Buffer overflow in Erlang Erlang\/otp

CVE-2026-49759

Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Erlang OTP erts (inet_drv) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the BEAM VM by sending a crafted SCTP ERROR chunk. The sctp_parse_error_chunk function in erts/emulator/drivers/com…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.005 (39.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49759?
CVE-2026-49759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Erlang Erlang\/otp, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-06-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-49759?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.