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CVE-2026-43856

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the FileProcess::CheckDir function could allow a…

Risk score
62/100
CVSS
8.6 v4.0
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.7%
Published
20 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the FileProcess::CheckDir function could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via a path longer than 1024 bytes.
Affected
See advisory
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 8.6 high

References

Original description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the FileProcess::CheckDir function could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via a path longer than 1024 bytes.

Last activity 20 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.