CVE-2026-13466: CWE-131 Incorrect calculation of buffer size in Altera Trusted Firmware
Incorrect calculation of buffer size vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects Trusted Firmware: through socfpga_v2.14.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS arises from incorrect buffer size calculation, which can cause buffer overflows. It affects Trusted Firmware versions up to socfpga_v2.14.0. The CVSS v4.0 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity. The vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to buffer overflow conditions, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access with high privileges, limiting remote exploitation. The vulnerability is rated high severity with significant impact on system security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users with high privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-13466: CWE-131 Incorrect calculation of buffer size in Altera Trusted Firmware
Description
Incorrect calculation of buffer size vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS allows Overflow Buffers. This issue affects Trusted Firmware: through socfpga_v2.14.0.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Altera
Trusted Firmware
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS arises from incorrect buffer size calculation, which can cause buffer overflows. It affects Trusted Firmware versions up to socfpga_v2.14.0. The CVSS v4.0 base score is 8.3, indicating high severity. The vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity, no user interaction, and high privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to buffer overflow conditions, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires local access with high privileges, limiting remote exploitation. The vulnerability is rated high severity with significant impact on system security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users with high privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Altera
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-26T20:16:45.669Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab53bc3f7a7c541067483ea
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 15:03:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 15:18:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:56:00 UTC
Views: 6
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