CVE-2026-7572: CWE-193: Off-by-one Error in Velocidex velociraptor
An off-by-one error in Velocidex Velociraptor versions before 0.76.5 on Windows and Linux can cause a denial of service via a process crash when parsing a specially crafted . evtx file using the parse_evtx VQL plugin. This vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger. It does not impact confidentiality but can affect availability by crashing the process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7572 is an off-by-one error (CWE-193) in the ConsumeUnit16Array and ConsumeUnit64Array functions of Velocidex Velociraptor prior to version 0.76.5. The flaw exists in the parse_evtx VQL plugin, which processes .evtx files. A local attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted .evtx file to cause a denial of service through a process crash on Windows and Linux platforms. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, indicating medium severity, with attack vector local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the Velociraptor process. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the scope of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid processing untrusted .evtx files with the parse_evtx plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-7572: CWE-193: Off-by-one Error in Velocidex velociraptor
Description
An off-by-one error in Velocidex Velociraptor versions before 0.76.5 on Windows and Linux can cause a denial of service via a process crash when parsing a specially crafted . evtx file using the parse_evtx VQL plugin. This vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger. It does not impact confidentiality but can affect availability by crashing the process.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7572 is an off-by-one error (CWE-193) in the ConsumeUnit16Array and ConsumeUnit64Array functions of Velocidex Velociraptor prior to version 0.76.5. The flaw exists in the parse_evtx VQL plugin, which processes .evtx files. A local attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted .evtx file to cause a denial of service through a process crash on Windows and Linux platforms. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, indicating medium severity, with attack vector local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the Velociraptor process. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the scope of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid processing untrusted .evtx files with the parse_evtx plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- rapid7
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-01T00:05:50.505Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69faacabcbff5d86108a9d39
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 2:51:23 AM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 3:45:57 AM
Last updated: 6/20/2026, 4:56:48 AM
Views: 98
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