CVE-2026-43829: Vulnerability in Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink
CVE-2026-43829 is a critical vulnerability in the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. It involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the password functionality that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating severe impact. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the password handling mechanism of the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. Exploitation requires the SafeEnhancement feature to be enabled and can lead to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with high complexity and privileges not required, but partial attack and vulnerability conditions. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution without authentication, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected device. This poses a critical security risk to systems using the ADAM-3600 EdgeLink with the SafeEnhancement feature enabled.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the SafeEnhancement feature if possible or restricting network access to the device to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-43829: Vulnerability in Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink
Description
CVE-2026-43829 is a critical vulnerability in the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. It involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the password functionality that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating severe impact. No affected versions or patch information are currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.2critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the password handling mechanism of the Advantech ADAM-3600 EdgeLink device. Exploitation requires the SafeEnhancement feature to be enabled and can lead to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with high complexity and privileges not required, but partial attack and vulnerability conditions. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution without authentication, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected device. This poses a critical security risk to systems using the ADAM-3600 EdgeLink with the SafeEnhancement feature enabled.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider disabling the SafeEnhancement feature if possible or restricting network access to the device to trusted sources to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CSA
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-04T03:13:26.241Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6c1f9e9c2644c7f8440174
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 04:07:58 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 13:37:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 59
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