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CVE-2026-18415: zephyrproject zephyr · Bounds

Affects zephyrproject zephyrSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade to 4.4.2 or 4.3.2 when convenient.

Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.3Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
CVSS scores by source
CNA (zephyr)CVSS 3.16.3
EPSS
0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.4.2, 4.3.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 28 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade zephyrproject zephyr to 4.4.2 or 4.3.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
zephyrprojectzephyrAffected
  • >=4.4.0 <4.4.2
Fixed in
  • 4.4.2
zephyrprojectzephyrAffected
  • >=3.2.0 <4.3.2
Fixed in
  • 4.3.2
GitHubzephyrpkg:github/zephyrOther threatsAffected
  • >=3.2.0 <4.3.2
  • >=4.4.0 <4.4.2
Fixed in
  • 4.3.2
  • 4.4.2

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AI-suggested

A fix is available in Zephyr versions 4.3.2 and 4.4.2. Users should upgrade to these or later versions to remediate the vulnerability. The fix adds proper length validation before copying packets and prevents buffer overruns. No additional mitigation is required if the system is updated. If upgrading is not immediately possible, restricting access to NET_AF_PACKET sockets or disabling affected configurations may reduce risk, but the vendor advisory does not specify such workarounds.

Description

CVE-2026-18415 is a vulnerability in the Zephyr project affecting the ieee802154_send() function, where an unchecked buffer copy can cause an out-of-bounds write to a fixed 125-byte transmit buffer. This occurs when sending packets via NET_AF_PACKET sockets bound to an 802.15.4 interface, allowing an application to trigger memory corruption. The issue is mitigated for NET_AF_INET6 packets by fragmentation checks but remains exploitable through raw or datagram sockets. The vulnerability can lead to kernel memory corruption, crashes, or further compromise. Fixed in Zephyr versions 4.3.2 and 4.4.2 by adding proper length validation and safer buffer copying.

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