CVE-2026-42468: n/a
CVE-2026-42468 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Open Vehicle Monitoring System 3 (OVMS3) version 3. 3. 005. The issue occurs in the canformat_pcap. cpp file where the parser fails to properly validate the phdr. len field. This flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying crafted PCAP input. The affected product is a cloud service, and a patch is available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper validation of the phdr.len field in the PCAP parser component of OVMS3 3.3.005, leading to a buffer overflow. Exploitation could allow remote attackers to disrupt service or execute arbitrary code. The product is cloud-hosted, and the vendor manages remediation for this service. Although no CVSS score is provided, the presence of potential code execution indicates a significant security risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in denial of service or arbitrary code execution on the affected system. Since OVMS3 is a cloud service, this could impact availability and integrity of the service. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor manages patching and remediation for this cloud-hosted service. A patch is available, so users should verify with the vendor that the service is updated to address this vulnerability. No additional user action is required if the vendor confirms mitigation.
CVE-2026-42468: n/a
Description
CVE-2026-42468 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Open Vehicle Monitoring System 3 (OVMS3) version 3. 3. 005. The issue occurs in the canformat_pcap. cpp file where the parser fails to properly validate the phdr. len field. This flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying crafted PCAP input. The affected product is a cloud service, and a patch is available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper validation of the phdr.len field in the PCAP parser component of OVMS3 3.3.005, leading to a buffer overflow. Exploitation could allow remote attackers to disrupt service or execute arbitrary code. The product is cloud-hosted, and the vendor manages remediation for this service. Although no CVSS score is provided, the presence of potential code execution indicates a significant security risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in denial of service or arbitrary code execution on the affected system. Since OVMS3 is a cloud service, this could impact availability and integrity of the service. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor manages patching and remediation for this cloud-hosted service. A patch is available, so users should verify with the vendor that the service is updated to address this vulnerability. No additional user action is required if the vendor confirms mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Is Cloud Service
- true
Threat ID: 69f4dd91cbff5d861017cf47
Added to database: 5/1/2026, 5:06:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:22:04 PM
Last updated: 5/1/2026, 6:21:58 PM
Views: 3
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