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NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack CVE-2026-78012

| EUVDEUVD-2026-69384 CRITICAL
Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
2026-09-01 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov GHSA-xw8p-j9mr-grph
9.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: hq
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9.3 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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9.8 CRITICAL

Remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity overflow of an EtherNet/IP stack; availability impact is clear and memory corruption supports high C/I, matching the network-facing unauthenticated profile.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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CVSS VectorVendor: hq

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

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Analysis Generated
Sep 01, 2026 - 15:44 vuln.today
CVE Published
Sep 01, 2026 - 15:17 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue in the NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack prior to v5.6.1 could allow a large Class 3 explicit-message request to exceed the application-side receive buffer without generating an error or warning. The result could be memory corruption, a device crash, or a potential remote attack vector without the originating device receiving a CIP error indicating that the request could not be processed.

AnalysisAI

Silent stack-based buffer overflow in Pyramid Solutions' NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack before v5.6.1 lets a remote attacker send an oversized Class 3 explicit-message request that overruns the application-side receive buffer without any CIP error being returned, causing memory corruption, device crash, or a potential remote code-execution path. Any industrial device embedding the affected stack for EtherNet/IP communication is exposed over the network with no authentication. …

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Exploitation Exploitation requires network reachability to a device running the NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack (prior to v5.6.1) and the ability to send a Class 3 (connected explicit-message) CIP request larger than the target's application-side receive buffer; per the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) no authentication, user interaction, or special product configuration is required against a device exposing EtherNet/IP explicit messaging. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The signals are internally consistent and point to genuine high priority: the CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N with VC:H/VI:H/VA:H, base 9.3) describes remote, unauthenticated, low-complexity exploitation with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
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Remediation Vendor-released patch: v5.6.1 - upgrade the NetStaX EtherNet/IP Stack to v5.6.1 or later, which adds validation of Class 3 explicit-message request sizes; because the stack is embedded, operators must obtain updated firmware from the device manufacturer that integrates the fixed stack, so contact the device OEM for a firmware release incorporating NetStaX v5.6.1. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours, conduct an asset inventory to identify all industrial devices or controllers using Pyramid Solutions NetStaX stack and confirm their current versions; immediately implement firewall rules restricting EtherNet/IP traffic to only authorized, trusted network sources. …

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