Out-of-bounds Read in Alpine Ilx-F511
CVE-2026-118608
Alpine iLX-F511 libanwbtstack.so prh_rfcomm_cc_process_test Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511 devices. An attacker must first obtain the ability to pair a malicious Bluetooth device with the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the prh_rfcomm_cc_process_test function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-29018.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.5 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Alpine Ilx-F511 — versions 7.0.000
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-826/ (x_research-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-118608?
- CVE-2026-118608 is a low-severity vulnerability in Alpine Ilx-F511, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 3.5/10. Published 2026-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-118608?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.5 out of 10.