Buffer overflow in Mz Automation Libiec61850
CVE-2026-19206
A security flaw has been discovered in MZ Automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1. This affects the function SVReceiver_stopThreadless of the file src/sampled_values/sv_subscriber.c of the component ASDU Element Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 1.6.2 is able to mitigate this issue. The patch is named a96bd674e0238276dd1387d31d52e55229d0771e. The affected component should be upgraded.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (2.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Mz Automation Libiec61850 — versions 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-19206?
- CVE-2026-19206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mz Automation Libiec61850, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-19206?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.