CVE-2026-66369: CWE-125 in MZ Automation GmbH libiec61850
CVE-2026-66369 is an off-by-one boundary-handling vulnerability in the GOOSE parser of MZ Automation GmbH's libiec61850 library. It can be triggered by a single unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frame on the process bus. The flaw causes the parser to advance its internal buffer position incorrectly, leading to a heap out-of-bounds read. This results in a denial-of-service by reliably terminating the subscriber process. No confidentiality or integrity impact is reported. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The libiec61850 library's GOOSE parser contains an off-by-one error in boundary handling that can be exploited by sending a specially crafted unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frame. This causes the parser to incorrectly advance its internal buffer pointer, triggering a heap out-of-bounds read. The consequence on affected platforms is a reliable termination of the subscriber process, resulting in denial-of-service. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise. No patch or official remediation level has been provided as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial-of-service condition by terminating the subscriber process due to a heap out-of-bounds read. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity of data. The vulnerability affects availability of the service relying on the libiec61850 GOOSE parser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider network-level controls to restrict unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frames from untrusted sources on the process bus to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-66369: CWE-125 in MZ Automation GmbH libiec61850
Description
CVE-2026-66369 is an off-by-one boundary-handling vulnerability in the GOOSE parser of MZ Automation GmbH's libiec61850 library. It can be triggered by a single unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frame on the process bus. The flaw causes the parser to advance its internal buffer position incorrectly, leading to a heap out-of-bounds read. This results in a denial-of-service by reliably terminating the subscriber process. No confidentiality or integrity impact is reported. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity).
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The libiec61850 library's GOOSE parser contains an off-by-one error in boundary handling that can be exploited by sending a specially crafted unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frame. This causes the parser to incorrectly advance its internal buffer pointer, triggering a heap out-of-bounds read. The consequence on affected platforms is a reliable termination of the subscriber process, resulting in denial-of-service. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise. No patch or official remediation level has been provided as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial-of-service condition by terminating the subscriber process due to a heap out-of-bounds read. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity of data. The vulnerability affects availability of the service relying on the libiec61850 GOOSE parser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider network-level controls to restrict unauthenticated Layer-2 multicast frames from untrusted sources on the process bus to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T19:32:49.390Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6bdccd9c2644c7f8d9d03b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 23:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 23:41:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 00:54:33 UTC
Views: 5
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