Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in EPICS Base by EPICS
CVE-2026-114597

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

The Epics Community

Status
Epics Base
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-114597?

In EPICS Base versions prior to 7.0.10, insufficient validation of element or length values in network messages can lead to a buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows the application to read beyond the limits of an allocated buffer, potentially resulting in a denial of service. Additionally, this flaw can expose adjacent memory contents, indicating a serious risk that may compromise system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

EPICS Base 0 <= 7.0.10

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-3...
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CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Shubham Raj of Cipher / Causal Security reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
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