Svxlink: [GHSA-4f8x-49pf-3x5v: Buffer overflow in APRS message construction] (CVE-2026-73150)
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the APRS message construction component of Svxlink. This vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of Svxlink. No CVSS score is provided, but the severity is indicated as medium. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/svxlink?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73150 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the APRS message construction functionality of the Svxlink software. This vulnerability affects multiple explicitly listed versions of Svxlink, including versions 14.08.1-1build1 through 26.05.1-2. The vulnerability could potentially lead to memory corruption issues due to improper handling of APRS message data. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The buffer overflow could allow an attacker to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or other unintended behavior. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the severity is assessed as medium. The exact impact depends on the context in which APRS message construction is used within Svxlink.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fixes or patches are referenced in the provided data. Users should monitor official Svxlink or distribution vendor advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-73150
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Threat ID: 6ad3f58c2cdf04f6566621cb
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:24:12 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:48:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:48:21 UTC
Views: 3
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