CVE-2026-81581: CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in wibu-systems-ag wibukey
Description
CVE-2026-81581 is a high-severity vulnerability in the WibuKey64.sys driver of WibuKey up to version 6.70 for Windows. It involves improper validation of memory boundaries, allowing an attacker to set pointers outside the intended scope. This flaw can lead to denial of service and potentially remote code execution or privilege escalation due to the driver running with system privileges. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
wibu-systems-ag
wibukey
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-81581 in WibuKey64.sys of WibuKey up to 6.70 for Windows is caused by improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer (CWE-119). An attacker can exploit this by manipulating pointers outside the program's memory scope. While denial of service is the typical outcome, the elevated privileges of the driver mean remote code execution and privilege escalation cannot be ruled out. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Exploitation can result in denial of service, remote code execution, and privilege escalation on affected systems. The driver operates with system privileges, increasing the severity of potential impacts. No known exploits are reported 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, limit exposure by restricting access to the vulnerable driver and monitoring for suspicious activity related to WibuKey64.sys.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- wibu
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T07:36:03.335Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9001f8acd9273b49109411
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 09:23:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 10:52:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 90
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