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Buffer Overflow

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A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

How It Works

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions. This overwrites whatever data or code exists there, corrupting program state and potentially giving attackers control over execution flow.

Stack-based overflows are the most common variant. When a function allocates a fixed-size buffer on the stack and then copies user-controlled input without proper bounds checking, attackers can overflow past the buffer to overwrite the function's return address. When the function completes, instead of returning to legitimate code, execution jumps to attacker-specified memory containing malicious shellcode. Heap-based overflows work differently—they corrupt heap metadata like chunk size fields or free list pointers, leading to arbitrary memory writes when the allocator processes the corrupted structures.

Modern exploitation bypasses defensive mechanisms through techniques like Return-Oriented Programming (ROP), which chains together existing code snippets to avoid non-executable memory protections. Attackers may also use heap spraying to reliably position shellcode at predictable addresses, defeating address randomization.

Impact

  • Remote code execution — attacker gains ability to run arbitrary commands with the privileges of the vulnerable process
  • Privilege escalation — exploiting kernel or setuid program overflows to gain root/SYSTEM access
  • Denial of service — crashes and memory corruption that render systems unusable
  • Information disclosure — reading sensitive data from adjacent memory regions that should be inaccessible
  • Authentication bypass — overwriting security-critical variables like permission flags or user IDs

Real-World Examples

Fortinet FortiOS suffered a critical buffer overflow (CVE-2025-32756) that allowed unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code as root on firewalls and VPN gateways. Attackers actively exploited this to compromise enterprise network perimeters before patches were available.

The Slammer worm from 2003 exploited a stack overflow in Microsoft SQL Server, spreading to 75,000 hosts in ten minutes by sending a single malformed UDP packet that overwrote the return address with shellcode. No authentication was required.

OpenSSH historically contained a heap overflow in challenge-response authentication that allowed pre-authentication remote root compromise on Unix systems, demonstrating how memory corruption in privileged network services creates maximum impact scenarios.

Mitigation

  • Memory-safe languages — Rust, Go, and modern managed languages prevent buffer overflows by design through automatic bounds checking
  • Stack canaries — random values placed before return addresses that detect corruption before control transfer
  • Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) — randomizes memory locations making exploitation less reliable
  • Data Execution Prevention (DEP/NX) — marks memory regions as non-executable, preventing direct shellcode execution
  • Bounds checking — validate input sizes before copying, use safe functions like strncpy instead of strcpy
  • Fuzzing and static analysis — automated testing to discover overflows before deployment

Recent CVEs (41349)

EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Unauthenticated attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Tenda F453 firmware via the webSiteId parameter in the /goform/webtypelibrary endpoint, enabling remote code execution with full system compromise. Public exploit code is available and actively deployed against affected devices. No patch has been released.

Buffer Overflow Tenda F453 Firmware
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda F453 firmware version 1.0.0.3 exists through a buffer overflow in the httpd component's RouteStatic function when processing the page parameter. An unauthenticated attacker on the network can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges. Public exploit code is available and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Tenda F453 Firmware
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda F453 firmware 1.0.0.3 through buffer overflow in the WiFi configuration handler allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw affects the httpd component's wireless settings function and can be exploited over the network by any authenticated user.

Buffer Overflow Tenda F453 Firmware
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Memory safety bugs in Firefox 147 and Thunderbird 147 with evidence of memory corruption. Mainline-only bugs not present in ESR branches.

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Memory safety bugs in Firefox ESR 115.32, ESR 140.7, and Firefox 147. Broader set of memory corruption issues than CVE-2026-2792.

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Memory safety bugs in Firefox ESR 140.7 and Firefox 147 with evidence of memory corruption and potential code execution exploitability.

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Boundary error in Firefox Audio/Video GMP (Gecko Media Plugins) component before 148. Media plugin processing triggers memory corruption.

Buffer Overflow Mozilla
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Integer overflow in NSS (Network Security Services) cryptographic library enables remote unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution with critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability across Mozilla Firefox (<148, ESR <140.8) and Thunderbird (<148, ESR <140.8). The vulnerability carries a maximum CVSS 9.8 score with no exploitation barriers, though EPSS probability remains low (0.04%, 14th percentile) and no active exploitation is confirmed. Vendor patches available through Mozilla security advisories MFSA2026-13/15/16/17 with corresponding Red Hat updates deployed across enterprise distributions.

Buffer Overflow Integer Overflow Mozilla
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Boundary error in Firefox Networking JAR component before 148. Processing JAR (Java Archive) content triggers memory corruption.

Buffer Overflow Mozilla
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Sandbox escape via DOM Core & HTML component in Firefox before 148. CVSS 10.0 — fifth sandbox escape in this release.

Buffer Overflow Mozilla Thunderbird
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Sandbox escape via Telemetry component in Firefox external software before 148. CVSS 10.0 — fourth sandbox escape in this release, through the telemetry subsystem.

Buffer Overflow Mozilla Thunderbird
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Integer overflow in Firefox Audio/Video component before 148. Overflow in media processing leads to incorrect memory allocations.

Buffer Overflow Integer Overflow Mozilla +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Boundary error in Firefox Web Audio component before 148. Crafted audio processing triggers memory corruption.

Buffer Overflow Mozilla Thunderbird
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Undefined behavior in Firefox DOM Core & HTML component before 148. Can lead to memory corruption and potential code execution.

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Mozilla +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Integer overflow in Firefox JavaScript Standard Library before 148 leads to memory corruption through crafted JavaScript operations.

Buffer Overflow Integer Overflow Mozilla +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Stack buffer overflow in ImageMagick's MSL (Magick Scripting Language) parser allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying an MSL document with an oversized attribute value processed by msl.c. All ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 are affected, as well as Magick.NET bindings below 14.10.3. No public exploit identified at time of analysis and EPSS is very low (0.06%, 17th percentile), but the CVSS 9.8 reflects the worst-case unauthenticated RCE potential against any service that parses attacker-controlled MSL input.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Imagemagick
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.4
HIGH PATCH This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-15 allows remote attackers to crash the application and potentially corrupt memory by submitting specially crafted FTXT image files. The vulnerability requires high complexity to exploit but impacts both confidentiality and availability of affected systems. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue (CVSS 7.4).

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Stack Overflow +3
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH PATCH This Week

Integer overflow in ImageMagick's UHDR image decoder allows remote attackers to trigger heap buffer overflows by supplying specially crafted images with large dimensions, potentially crashing the application or corrupting heap memory. The vulnerability affects ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-15 and requires no user interaction or authentication to exploit. Organizations using vulnerable versions should upgrade immediately, as no workaround is available.

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Imagemagick
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda AC8 firmware versions up to 16.03.34.06 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP upload handler. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which has no patch available. An attacker with valid credentials can trigger the overflow by manipulating the boundary parameter in multipart upload requests.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Week

Out-of-bounds read in Valkey clusterbus port processing allows network-adjacent attackers to crash affected systems by sending specially crafted packets that bypass buffer validation checks. This vulnerability affects Valkey versions prior to 9.0.2, 8.1.6, 8.0.7, and 7.2.12, impacting any deployment exposing the clusterbus port to untrusted networks. Patches are available and administrators should restrict clusterbus access with network ACLs as an immediate mitigation.

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Valkey +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in UTT HiPER 810G firmware versions up to 1.7.7-171114 allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through a buffer overflow in the P2P limit configuration function. The vulnerability exists due to unsafe use of strcpy() in the /goform/formP2PLimitConfig endpoint and is exploitable over the network with public exploit code currently available. No patch has been released, making this a critical risk for deployed devices.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Buffer overflow in UTT HiPER 810G firmware versions up to 1.7.7-171114 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by supplying an oversized GroupName parameter to the /goform/formPolicyRouteConf endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in UTT HiPER 810G firmware through version 1.7.7-1711 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a buffer overflow in the /goform/formTaskEdit_ap endpoint. An attacker can trigger the vulnerability by crafting a malicious txtMin2 parameter that overflows the strcpy function, and public exploit code exists for this flaw. No patch is currently available for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Buffer overflow in UTT HiPER 810G firmware versions up to 1.7.7-1711 allows remote attackers with high privileges to execute arbitrary code through the passwd1 parameter in the /goform/setSysAdm function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available. An authenticated attacker can leverage this flaw to achieve complete system compromise with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07 firmware's scheduled reboot configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through the submit-url parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw requires valid credentials but has a high attack surface due to network accessibility and the severity of potential impacts including code execution and data exfiltration.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware through a stack buffer overflow in the VPN configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter. The vulnerability affects firmware version 1.01.07 and public exploit code exists, though no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the /boafrm/formDhcpv6s function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a malicious URL parameter in the /boafrm/formNewSchedule function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires valid credentials but no user interaction, posing a significant risk to affected devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07 via stack-based buffer overflow in the /boafrm/formWsc endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the save_apply parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in UTT HiPER 810G firmware through version 1.7.7-171114 allows unauthenticated attackers to overflow a buffer via the remark parameter in the /goform/ConfigExceptMSN endpoint. Public exploit code is available and no patch has been released, creating immediate risk for exposed devices.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the wireless access control endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware (version 1.01.07) WLAN encryption configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and confidentiality impact. The vulnerability exists in the submit-url parameter handling within the /boafrm/formWlEncrypt component and has public exploit code available. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the Operation Mode Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can leverage this flaw to fully compromise affected devices.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the LTE Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can leverage this flaw to achieve complete system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the submit-url parameter in the Bridge VLAN Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Buffer overflow in Tenda FH451 firmware versions up to 1.0.0.9 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution through crafted requests to the /goform/GstDhcpSetSer endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving all affected devices at risk.

Buffer Overflow Tenda Fh451 Firmware
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's pingAddr parameter allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution through the /boaform/formPing6 endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw carries high severity with complete compromise potential across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Diagnostic Ping Endpoint of Tenda HG9 firmware allows unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by supplying a malicious pingAddr parameter. The vulnerability exists in the /boaform/formPing component and is exploitable over the network with low complexity. Public exploit code exists and no patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's loopback detection endpoint allows remote attackers with valid credentials to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the Ethtype parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, creating immediate risk in deployed environments. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda HG9 firmware via stack buffer overflow in the GPON configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of LOID parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation in deployed devices. No patch is currently available, making network segmentation and access controls critical for mitigation.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda HG9 firmware via stack buffer overflow in the Samba configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the sambaCap parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack buffer overflow in Tenda HG9 firmware's wireless configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through a malicious SSID parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The vulnerability affects the /boaform/formWlanSetup component and currently has no available patch.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Unauthenticated remote attackers can achieve complete system compromise through a buffer overflow in the UTT HiPER 810G firmware's /goform/ConfigExceptAli endpoint via unsafe string handling. Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, increasing exploitation risk for unpatched devices. The flaw requires only network access and affects firmware version 1.7.7-171114 with no patch currently available.

Buffer Overflow 810g Firmware Utt
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack Overflow and Tenda A21 1.0.0.0 are vulnerable to remote code execution through a stack-based buffer overflow in the device name configuration function, exploitable by authenticated attackers without user interaction. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers to achieve complete compromise of affected systems. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 1.01.07 firmware allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through crafted input to the IPv6 setup function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution through a malformed submit-url parameter in the WAN interface configuration handler. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can leverage this to gain complete system compromise.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows remote attackers with low privileges to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the submit-url parameter in the /boafrm/formIpQoS function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, creating immediate risk for affected deployments.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware versions up to 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by manipulating the submit-url parameter in the /boafrm/formDosCfg function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires low complexity with no user interaction, affecting device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware through stack-based buffer overflow in the Advanced Firewall Configuration endpoint allows authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise. The vulnerability exists in the /boafrm/formFirewallAdv component where improper input validation on the submit-url parameter enables stack overflow attacks. Public exploit code is available and no patch has been released.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A18 firmware versions up to 15.13.07.13 allows remote attackers with low privileges to achieve code execution through the wpapsk_crypto5g parameter in the /goform/WifiExtraSet endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The high CVSS score (8.8) reflects the combination of remote exploitability and complete system compromise potential.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Stack overflow in Tenda A18 firmware version 15.13.07.13 allows remote attackers with low privileges to achieve complete system compromise through a malformed deviceList parameter in the /goform/setBlackRule endpoint. Public exploit code is available and the vulnerability remains unpatched, creating significant risk for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda A21 1.0.0.0 firmware via stack-based buffer overflow in the WiFi settings endpoint allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges. The vulnerability exists in the fast_setting_wifi_set function where unsanitized SSID parameter input can overflow the stack, and public exploit code is currently available. No patch has been released for this high-severity vulnerability affecting both the A21 firmware and Stack Overflow products.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A21 firmware allows remote attackers with valid credentials to achieve complete system compromise through malicious input to the schedStartTime/schedEndTime parameters in the openSchedWifi function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (CVSS 8.8).

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda A21 1.0.0.0 MAC filtering configuration allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise through malicious devName/mac parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which remains unpatched. The flaw affects the set_device_name function in the /goform/setBlackRule endpoint with high exploitability due to network accessibility and low attack complexity.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda A21 1.0.0.0 firmware results from a stack buffer overflow in the SetIpMacBind function accessible via the /goform/SetIpMacBind endpoint, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high integrity and availability impact. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, creating significant risk for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow DNS Stack Overflow +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Tenda A21 firmware through a stack buffer overflow in the QoS bandwidth configuration endpoint allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw affects the set_qosMib_list function when processing unsanitized input, enabling network-based attacks from authenticated users or potentially lower-privileged roles.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Tenda +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

The SAIL image library contains a heap buffer overflow in its XWD file parser that fails to validate the bytes_per_line value read from untrusted files, allowing attackers to trigger out-of-bounds memory writes during image processing. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability affecting all versions of SAIL. No patch is currently available, leaving users of this cross-platform image loading library exposed to potential code execution or denial of service attacks.

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Sail
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

GIMP is vulnerable to out-of-bounds memory write during XWD file parsing due to insufficient input validation, enabling arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious image file. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) affects local attackers who can craft specially crafted XWD files to corrupt memory and execute code with the privileges of the GIMP process. No patch is currently available.

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Remote code execution in GIMP through heap buffer overflow during ICNS file parsing allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a malicious image file. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied data lengths before copying to heap memory, requiring only user interaction to trigger. A patch is available for affected installations.

RCE Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH PATCH This Week

Out-of-bounds write in GIMP 3.0.6's XWD (X Window Dump) image file parser allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running GIMP, provided the victim is lured into opening a malicious XWD file or visiting a page that delivers one. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/UI:R) shows this is not a remote-network attack but a user-interaction-driven file-parsing flaw, scored 7.3 (High). There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS is very low (0.08%, 23rd percentile), consistent with an attack that depends on social engineering rather than mass automation.

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Remote code execution in Sante DICOM Viewer Pro via buffer overflow when parsing malicious DCM files allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user-supplied data length before copying to a buffer, requiring user interaction such as opening a malicious file or visiting a compromised page. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.

RCE Buffer Overflow Dicom Viewer Pro +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Remote code execution in GIMP 3.2.0-rc1 lets attackers run arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious ICO image file or visiting a page that delivers one. The flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow in the ICO file parser caused by missing length validation before a copy operation, and it executes code in the context of the GIMP process. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and EPSS estimates exploitation probability at just 0.06% (19th percentile), consistent with a user-interaction-gated client-side bug rather than mass-exploited infrastructure.

RCE Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through the Port Forwarding Configuration endpoint. The vulnerability exists in the submit-url parameter processing and has public exploit code available. Affected devices are remotely exploitable by authenticated users with no user interaction required.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware 1.01.07 Filter Configuration endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through a malicious submit-url parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires valid credentials but executes with no user interaction needed.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware's DDNS settings handler allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through a malicious submit-url parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw affects firmware version 1.01.07 and can be exploited without user interaction.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 NTP configuration endpoint allows remote authenticated attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the submit-url parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The flaw carries a high severity rating with CVSS score of 8.8 due to potential for remote code execution with minimal attack complexity.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DWR-M960 firmware version 1.01.07 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve full system compromise through manipulation of the submit-url parameter in the System Log Configuration endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can trigger this flaw to execute arbitrary code with complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Buffer Overflow D-Link Stack Overflow +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Heap buffer overflow in HDF5 versions prior to 1.14.4-2 allows attackers to trigger denial-of-service or potentially achieve code execution by crafting malicious h5 files. The vulnerability affects any system parsing untrusted HDF5 data files and has public exploit code available. A patch is not yet available, leaving affected deployments at risk.

RCE Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Google Chrome versions before 145.0.7632.109 contain a heap buffer overflow in the Media component that can be triggered by a remote attacker through a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption and arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit and affects all Chrome users who encounter a malicious webpage. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.

Buffer Overflow Chrome Google +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Google Chrome's PDFium library contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or corrupt memory by opening specially crafted PDF files, affecting all users without requiring authentication or special user interaction. The vulnerability impacts Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.109 with a high CVSS score of 8.8, though no patch is currently available. An attacker can exploit this to achieve complete compromise of the affected system including confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Buffer Overflow Chrome Google +2
NVD
EPSS 41% 4.7 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

Unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow in /cgi-bin/api.values.get HTTP API endpoint. EPSS 41.1% indicates very high exploitation probability. Patch available.

RCE Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow +7
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack-based buffer overflow in TOTOLIK A3002RU firmware versions up to V3.0.0-B20220304.1804 allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through a malicious static_ipv6 parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability for affected devices.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow A3002ru Firmware +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Stack overflow vulnerabilities in TOTOLIK A3002RU V2.1.1 router firmware allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through malformed vpnUser or vpnPassword parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at risk of complete compromise.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow A3002ru Firmware +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in TOTOLIK A3002RU V2.1.1 firmware results from a stack-based buffer overflow in the DNS configuration function that can be exploited by authenticated network users. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and attackers with valid credentials can achieve full system compromise including code execution and data manipulation. No patch is currently available.

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption A3002ru Firmware +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Week

Heap buffer overflow in Perl's Crypt::URandom module (versions 0.41-0.54) allows denial of service through integer wraparound when negative length values are passed to the crypt_urandom_getrandom() XS function, causing heap corruption and application crashes. The vulnerability requires direct control over the length parameter, limiting real-world exploitability in typical usage scenarios where this value is hardcoded. No patch is currently available for affected users.

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Memory Corruption +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Remote code execution in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 firmware through a stack-based buffer overflow in the nas.cgi User1Passwd parameter allows unauthenticated network attackers to achieve full system compromise. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at immediate risk.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Wl Nu516u1 Firmware +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Stack buffer overflow in Wavlink WL-NU516U1 firmware up to version 130/260 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution via a malformed firmware_url parameter to /cgi-bin/adm.cgi. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and the vendor has not provided a patch despite early notification. The high CVSS score (7.2) reflects the severity of unauthenticated remote code execution risk, though exploitation currently requires high-level privileges.

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow
NVD VulDB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Heap buffer overflow in libvpx affects Firefox and Thunderbird across multiple versions, enabling remote code execution when a user interacts with malicious content. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability over the network without special privileges to achieve complete system compromise including data theft and integrity violations. No patch is currently available, making this a critical risk for affected users.

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Mozilla +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Arbitrary code execution in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings 2025-2026 via out-of-bounds write in EPRT file parsing allows local attackers to gain code execution when opening malicious files. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects both confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch is currently available.

RCE Buffer Overflow Solidworks Edrawings +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Arbitrary code execution in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings 2025-2026 results from an out-of-bounds read flaw in EPRT file processing, enabling attackers to compromise systems by tricking users into opening malicious files. The vulnerability affects local users with no privilege requirements and carries a high severity rating, though no patch is currently available.

RCE Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel's ALSA USB audio driver allows local attackers with user privileges to write beyond allocated URB buffers by crafting malicious audio parameters with mismatched packet sizes and frame counts. An attacker can trigger out-of-bounds memory corruption, potentially achieving privilege escalation or denial of service. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow Linux Memory Corruption +3
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH PATCH Act Now

The Linux kernel's u32 traffic classifier fails to properly validate negative offset values in skb_header_pointer(), allowing local attackers with low privileges to trigger out-of-bounds memory reads and cause denial of service. This vulnerability affects the network scheduling subsystem and requires local access to exploit, with no currently available patch.

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Linux
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.0
HIGH PATCH This Week

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dpaa2-switch: add bounds check for if_id in IRQ handler The IRQ handler extracts if_id from the upper 16 bits of the hardware status register and uses it to index into ethsw->ports[] without validation.

Buffer Overflow Linux
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: i2c-hid: fix potential buffer overflow in i2c_hid_get_report() `i2c_hid_xfer` is used to read `recv_len + sizeof(__le16)` bytes of data into `ihid->rawbuf`.

Buffer Overflow Linux
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% 4.0 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Linux kernel NVMe-oF TCP transport lacks proper bounds checking in PDU processing, allowing a local attacker with low privileges to trigger a kernel panic by crafting malicious PDU parameters that exceed scatter-gather list boundaries. The vulnerability enables denial of service through GPF/KASAN errors when invalid memory offsets are dereferenced during data copy operations. No patch is currently available for affected systems.

Buffer Overflow Linux Memory Corruption
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH PATCH This Week

Heap buffer overflow in the pg_trgm extension of PostgreSQL 18.0 and 18.1 allows authenticated database users to trigger memory corruption through specially crafted input strings. An attacker with database access could potentially achieve privilege escalation or cause service disruption, though exploit complexity is currently limited by restricted control over written data. No patch is currently available.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow PostgreSQL +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Arbitrary code execution in PostgreSQL pgcrypto module (versions before 14.21, 15.16, 16.12, 17.8, and 18.2) stems from a heap buffer overflow that allows attackers with database access to execute commands with the privileges of the PostgreSQL system user. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted ciphertext to trigger the overflow condition. No patch is currently available, leaving affected PostgreSQL installations vulnerable to privilege escalation and full system compromise.

RCE Buffer Overflow PostgreSQL +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% 4.6 CVSS 7.8
HIGH POC KEV THREAT Act Now

Apple's kernel across all platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, tvOS) contains a memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2026-20700, CVSS 7.8) that allows attackers with memory write capability to execute arbitrary code at the kernel level. KEV-listed with Apple confirming reports of sophisticated in-the-wild exploitation, this represents an active zero-day targeting the Apple ecosystem at its most fundamental security boundary.

RCE Buffer Overflow Apple +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.7
HIGH This Week

Local attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in macOS and Linux systems to crash the kernel or leak sensitive kernel memory, affecting macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 and earlier, macOS Tahoe 26.2 and earlier, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 and earlier. The vulnerability requires local access but no special privileges or user interaction to trigger. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity issue.

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Apple
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Memory corruption in Apple's USD file processing across iPhone OS, iPadOS, and visionOS enables attackers to crash applications through crafted malicious files, with high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger (opening a malicious USD file) but needs no special privileges, affecting a large user base across multiple Apple platforms. No patch is currently available for this out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Apple
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