ntop nDPI before 6.0 Heap Buffer Overflow via ndpi_json_string_escape
CVSS score
8.3
EPSS probability
%0.6
Risk score
0.0
Published
1 mo ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2026-86098 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
ntop nDPI versions before 6.0 contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndpi_json_string_escape function that writes beyond caller-supplied buffer boundaries. Attackers can trigger the overflow by supplying crafted network packet data including TLS SNI, HTTP headers, or DNS names that reach the vulnerable function, causing heap corruption.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-86098 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ntop | nDPI | View |
RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check
SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | CVSS V40 | HIGH | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X | NVD |
| 8.3 | CVSS V4_0 | HIGH | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N | CVE CNA |
| 7.4 | CVSS V31 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H | NVD |
| 7.4 | CVSS V3_1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H | CVE CNA |
Patch and Remediation Guide
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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