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CVE-2026-84015

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-10-13 · Updated 2026-10-16

AI risk analysis

Summary
A heap-based buffer overflow in PPP EAP-TLS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited over the network without authentication, making it a critical threat to network infrastructure.
Exploitability
Exploitation is relatively straightforward as it requires only network access to trigger the buffer overflow, with no authentication needed for the initial exploit attempt.
Blast radius
If exploited, this vulnerability could compromise entire network access points and potentially allow attackers to gain full control over remote access infrastructure, affecting multiple connected systems.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
No fixed version is published. Disable EAP-TLS functionality or restrict network access to PPP endpoints until a patch is available.
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NVD description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Remote Access Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) EAP-TLS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-122

All references

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