A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless… (CVE-2026-82079)
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality that may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP). This vulnerability affects Nintendo Switch systems running versions before 23.0.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Nintendo Switch contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its local wireless networking feature. An attacker within wireless range can exploit this flaw by sending crafted network traffic to trigger the overflow and execute arbitrary code via return-oriented programming techniques. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-121 and affects Nintendo Switch versions prior to 23.0.0. No CVSS score or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code on the affected Nintendo Switch device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or compromise of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Nintendo communications for updates and apply any firmware updates addressing this vulnerability once available.
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless… (CVE-2026-82079)
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality that may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP). This vulnerability affects Nintendo Switch systems running versions before 23.0.0.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Nintendo Switch contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its local wireless networking feature. An attacker within wireless range can exploit this flaw by sending crafted network traffic to trigger the overflow and execute arbitrary code via return-oriented programming techniques. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-121 and affects Nintendo Switch versions prior to 23.0.0. No CVSS score or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code on the affected Nintendo Switch device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or compromise of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Nintendo communications for updates and apply any firmware updates addressing this vulnerability once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-ccj4-6gq7-582f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-82079"]
Threat ID: 6aa2af83acd9273b4925b3f7
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 13:24:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:36:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 16:02:20 UTC
Views: 25
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