ZDI-26-488: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18271.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Kenwood DNR1007XR device contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its vCardParser class due to improper validation of user-supplied strings before copying them to a heap buffer. Exploitation requires physical presence but no authentication, enabling arbitrary code execution with root privileges. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-18271 and was assigned a CVSS score of 6.8 by the Zero Day Initiative. Kenwood has issued a firmware update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root on the affected device. This could lead to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has released an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update available at https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/mm/firmware/2020/2020f/eng.html to remediate the issue.
ZDI-26-488: (Pwn2Own) Kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18271.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Kenwood DNR1007XR device contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its vCardParser class due to improper validation of user-supplied strings before copying them to a heap buffer. Exploitation requires physical presence but no authentication, enabling arbitrary code execution with root privileges. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-18271 and was assigned a CVSS score of 6.8 by the Zero Day Initiative. Kenwood has issued a firmware update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to execute arbitrary code as root on the affected device. This could lead to full compromise of the device, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Kenwood has released an official firmware update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update available at https://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/mm/firmware/2020/2020f/eng.html to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Article Source
- {"url":"http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-488/","fetched":true,"fetchedAt":"2026-07-30T15:55:50.867Z","wordCount":189}
Threat ID: 6a6b74c49c2644c7f84cc1dd
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:02:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 13:21:10 UTC
Views: 9
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.