CVE-2026-27703
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CVE-2026-27703 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system, designed to match the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded devices. In 2026.01 and earlier, the default handler for the well_known_core resource coap_well_known_core_default_handler writes user-provided option data and other data into a fixed size buffer without validating the buffer is large enough to contain the response. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system, designed to match the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded devices. In 2026.01 and earlier, the default handler for the well_known_core resource coap_well_known_core_default_handler writes user-provided option data and other data into a fixed size buffer without validating the buffer is large enough to contain the response. This vulnerability allows an attacker to corrupt neighboring stack location, including security-sensitive addresses like the return address, leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Riot-Os | Riot | <= 2026.01 |
References
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-qgj4-9jff-93cjExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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