# CVE-2026-45740: rh-podman-desktop: protobufjs compiles protobuf definitions into JavaScript (JS) functions

CVE-2026-45740 is fixed in rh-podman-desktop on 1 platform by RHSA-2026:57590 (version 1.1.2-1.el10_2), released August 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-45740
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (important)
- EPSS: 0.0026
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 13, 2026

## Description

protobufjs compiles protobuf definitions into JavaScript (JS) functions. Prior to 7.5.8 and 8.2.0, protobufjs could recurse without a depth limit while expanding nested JSON descriptors through Root.fromJSON() and Namespace.addJSON(). A crafted JSON descriptor with deeply nested namespace definitions could cause the JavaScript call stack to be exhausted during descriptor loading. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.5.8 and 8.2.0.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rh-podman-desktop RHEL 10 | 1.1.2-1.el10_2 | [RHSA-2026:57590](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-57590.md) | Aug 21, 2026 |

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