A vulnerability exists in the configuration processing logic of the affected component where malformed input is improperly processed. (CVE-2026-76689)
CVE-2026-76689 is a high-severity vulnerability in the configuration processing logic of an unspecified component. It allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow by submitting specially crafted configuration data. This can lead to remote code execution with root privileges or cause a denial of service through a system crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper handling of malformed input in the configuration processing logic of the affected component. An attacker who is authenticated and has administrative privileges can exploit this flaw by providing crafted configuration data, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow. The overflow may enable remote code execution with root privileges or cause a denial of service by crashing the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution with root privileges, allowing full system compromise. Alternatively, it can cause a denial of service by crashing the affected system. The attacker must be authenticated with administrative privileges to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access and validate configuration inputs carefully to mitigate risk.
A vulnerability exists in the configuration processing logic of the affected component where malformed input is improperly processed. (CVE-2026-76689)
Description
CVE-2026-76689 is a high-severity vulnerability in the configuration processing logic of an unspecified component. It allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow by submitting specially crafted configuration data. This can lead to remote code execution with root privileges or cause a denial of service through a system crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper handling of malformed input in the configuration processing logic of the affected component. An attacker who is authenticated and has administrative privileges can exploit this flaw by providing crafted configuration data, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow. The overflow may enable remote code execution with root privileges or cause a denial of service by crashing the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution with root privileges, allowing full system compromise. Alternatively, it can cause a denial of service by crashing the affected system. The attacker must be authenticated with administrative privileges to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrative access and validate configuration inputs carefully to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2xc6-vfxp-5976
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76689"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa07e655bf5e2cf5ea341d
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 03:07:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 04:49:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 06:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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