CVE-2026-68960: Stack-based buffer overflow in Sky Co., LTD. SKYSEA Client View
Description
CVE-2026-68960 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager. An attacker with login access to a Windows system running the affected software may exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on another Windows system that also has the affected product installed and can receive UDP packets from the attacker-controlled system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.5. No specific affected versions or patches have been disclosed yet.
CVSS v3.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Sky Co., LTD.
SKYSEA Client View
Sky Co., LTD.
SKYMEC IT Manager
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow in SKYSEA Client View and SKYMEC IT Manager products by Sky Co., LTD. Exploitation requires the attacker to have login access to a Windows system with the affected software installed. The attacker can then send crafted UDP packets to another Windows system running the same software, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the target system. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.5) due to its potential for remote code execution with limited privileges and no user interaction required. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with login access on one Windows system to execute arbitrary code on another Windows system running the affected software and reachable via UDP packets. This can lead to full compromise of the target system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict login access to trusted users only and limit UDP traffic between systems running the affected software to trusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-05T03:02:31.621Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8d3833acd9273b49cafc3b
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 06:37:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 07:07:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 67
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