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CVE-2026-78050: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Comfast CF-N1-S

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-78050cvecve-2026-78050
Published: 08/22/2026 (08/22/2026, 23:15:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Comfast
Product: CF-N1-S

Description

CVE-2026-78050 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Comfast CF-N1-S device version 2.6.0.1. It occurs in the web management component, specifically in the function sub_41AD7C handling the /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone endpoint. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating the timestr or ntp_client_enabled arguments. Public exploit code exists, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

Affected versions
=2.6.0.1
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:comfast:cf-n1-s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/22/2026, 23:37:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects Comfast CF-N1-S version 2.6.0.1. The flaw is a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface's function sub_41AD7C, triggered by crafted input to the timestr or ntp_client_enabled parameters in the /cgi-bin/mbox-config?method=SET&section=ntp_timezone endpoint. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.4 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or vendor remediation has been confirmed.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, making it highly dangerous. However, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the device's web management interface from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-22T08:08:41.778Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8a2f40acd9273b49a4abdc

Added to database: 08/22/2026, 23:22:40 UTC

Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 23:37:09 UTC

Last updated: 08/23/2026, 02:51:09 UTC

Views: 28

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