CVE-2026-82079
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CVE-2026-82079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP) through crafted network traffic. This issue affects Nintendo Switch: before 23.0.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP) through crafted network traffic. This issue affects Nintendo Switch: before 23.0.0.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo | Nintendo Switch | < 23.0.0 |
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- Status
- Deferred
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