CVE-2026-49435
9.8 CRITICALPublished 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04
AI risk analysis
- Summary
- The flaw is a stack-based buffer overflow in Keysight IxChariot Endpoint products, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges by sending specially crafted packets.
- Exploitability
- Exploitation requires sending a specific packet; no authentication needed but technical expertise is required.
- Blast radius
- If exploited, the impact could be severe, as it allows full control over affected systems with admin rights.
- Prioritized remediation
- Update to the latest vendor patches or versions immediately.
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NVD description
Keysight IxChariot Endpoint and associated products contain a stack-based buffer overflow. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet and execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-121
All references
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-216-01.json
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49435
- https://www.keysight.com/us/en/about/quality-and-security/security/product-and-solution-cyber-security/security-advisory-archive/security-advisory--ixchariot-vulnerability.html
- https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/computer-software/hawkeye.html
- https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/computer-software/ixchariot.html
- https://www.keysight.com/us/en/lib/software-detail/instrument-firmware-software/ixprobe.html
- https://www.keysight.com/us/en/product/IXTP-CU3-T/copper-taps---ixtp-cu3-t.html
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