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ZDI-26-636: Oracle Outside In Technology PostScript File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a heap-based buffer overflow in Oracle Outside In Technology's PostScript parsing (CVE-2026-60412) enabling user-triggered remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-636, a CVSS 7.8 heap-based buffer overflow in PostScript file parsing within Oracle Outside In Technology. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code when the target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page, making user interaction a requirement. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-60412. The advisory reports no exploitation.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 9, 05:00 UTC · 7d agoVulnerability 4 sources CVE-2026-604121

ZDI-26-639: Oracle VirtualBox VMSVGA Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a heap-based buffer overflow in Oracle VirtualBox's VMSVGA component (CVE-2026-71116) enabling local privilege escalation.

Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-639, a CVSS 7.5 heap-based buffer overflow in the VMSVGA component of Oracle VirtualBox. Local attackers who already execute high-privileged code on the guest system can leverage the flaw to escalate privileges on affected installations. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-71116. No exploitation is reported.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 9, 05:00 UTC · 7d agoVulnerability 6 sources CVE-2026-71116

Linux Detection Engineering - Local Privilege Escalation

Elastic details a layered detection framework for Linux local privilege escalation, covering 2026's copy-on-write bug wave and LLM-assisted discovery.

Elastic Security Labs describes how most Linux local privilege escalations share a common host flow — an unprivileged process launched from a writable path becoming root — and proposes layered detections combining general outcome-based rules with per-technique rules in Elastic Defend and Auditd. It tracks 13 recent LPE disclosures, seven of which share a copy-on-write/zero-copy bug class, including Copy Fail, DirtyFrag, Fragnesia, DirtyDecrypt, DirtyClone, pedit COW, and RefluXFS. Qualys attributes RefluXFS to an LLM-assisted research effort with Anthropic using Claude Mythos Preview, and another bug is credited to an LLM-assisted workflow. Detection and endpoint rules are published in Elastic's detection-rules and protections-artifacts repositories.

Elastic Security LabsSep 11, 00:00 UTC · 5d agoResearch

ZDI-26-696: Linux Kernel NTFS3 Journal Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-696: Linux Kernel NTFS3 journal heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2026-72196, CVSS 8.8) enables local arbitrary code execution.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-696 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the Linux Kernel NTFS3 journal handling, tracked as CVE-2026-72196 with a CVSS score of 8.8. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. No in-the-wild exploitation is mentioned.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerability CVE-2026-721961

Redtail Payload Analysis [Guest Diary], (Wed, Sep 9th)

SANS guest analyst detonated a RedTail Linux sample from a DShield honeypot, finding process masquerading as php-fpm, monitoring-kill behavior, and a TCP listener.

A DShield honeypot captured multi-architecture RedTail Linux executables (ARM, ARM64, i686, RISC-V, x86-64) deployed via shell scripts. Dynamic analysis of the UPX-packed, statically linked x86-64 sample (SHA-256 63be5f38...d35e) in an isolated Ubuntu 24.04 VM on Proxmox showed it renamed its process via prctl(PR_SET_NAME), killed a filesystem-monitoring process, and opened a TCP listening socket while surviving processes posed as php-fpm or PostgreSQL-like workers. Differential memory images pre- and post-execution were captured from the hypervisor for forensics.

SANS Internet Storm CenterSep 10, 12:58 UTC · 6d agoMalware in the wild 2 sources1

ZDI-26-587: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-587 details a heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-19781, CVSS 7.8) in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt VS file parsing, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative released advisory ZDI-26-587 covering a heap-based buffer overflow in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt's VS file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code when the target opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-19781.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-19781

Attackers Exploit Critical Langflow and Rails Flaws in Credential

VulnCheck reports active exploitation of critical Langflow CVE-2026-0768 and Rails CVE-2026-66066 for credential harvesting, with detections rising to 360.

VulnCheck observed active exploitation of CVE-2026-0768 (CVSS 9.8) in Langflow and CVE-2026-66066 'KindaRails2Shell' (CVSS 9.5) in Ruby on Rails, with detections rising from 50 on August 30, 2026 to 360 by September 1. The Rails flaw allows unauthenticated arbitrary file reads, leaking secret_key_base, Rails master key, database passwords, cloud credentials and API tokens, ultimately enabling RCE; the patch still leaves the variation-key Marshal deserialization RCE gadget functional. Observed chains include a Python credential harvester with SimpleHelp remote access via CVE-2026-5027, and weaponization of CVE-2025-3248 to enlist hosts into an XMR mining botnet after disabling auditd. More than 7,100 exposed vulnerable Ruby on Rails instances and over 15,000 successful exploitation attempts across three Langflow flaws were recorded.

The Hacker NewsSep 1, 07:23 UTC · 15d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-0768 CVE-2026-66066 CVE-2026-0769+2 CVEs1

ZDI-26-632: WatchGuard FireWare OS epm connect Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 8.8 unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow in WatchGuard FireWare OS epm connect enabling network-adjacent remote code execution.

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-632 for a stack-based buffer overflow in the epm connect component of WatchGuard FireWare OS. Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code without authentication. ZDI assigned CVSS 8.8 and the issue is tracked as CVE-2026-13086.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 9, 05:00 UTC · 7d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-13086

NIS2 compliance: Fixing IAM and access control before the 2026 audit

EU NIS2 enforcement deadlines approach; organizations are urged to prioritize service account inventory, lifecycle offboarding, and phishing-resistant MFA before audits.

EU member states are moving from NIS2 transposition into enforcement, with fines up to 10 million euros or 2% of global turnover for essential entities and personal liability for management bodies. The article argues access management is the fastest high-ROI starting point, estimating 2-4 weeks to enforce fine-grained password policy, vault shared credentials, and deploy phishing-resistant MFA versus 6-12 months for supply chain risk management. It flags three common pre-audit failures: unmanaged service accounts and API keys, dormant accounts from broken offboarding, and SMS OTP instead of phishing-resistant MFA under NIST SP 800-63B. The piece promotes Passwork as a single control plane for credential storage, RBAC, and WebAuthn.

Help Net SecuritySep 1, 00:00 UTC · 15d agoIndustry

ZDI-26-613: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-613, an unpatched memory corruption flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-613, a memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing that allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, meaning the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and classifies the issue as a 0day.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-582: Cisco Identity Services Engine PatchUpdateListener Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Cisco Identity Services Engine's PatchUpdateListener has an authenticated directory traversal (CVE-2026-20148, CVSS 4.9) enabling sensitive information disclosure.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-582 describes a directory traversal information disclosure vulnerability in the PatchUpdateListener component of Cisco Identity Services Engine. Remote attackers can disclose sensitive information, but valid authentication is required to exploit the flaw. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 4.9 and CVE-2026-20148.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 13, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-20148

ZDI-26-591: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-24272, CVSS 7.8) in NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX parsing, requiring user interaction to exploit.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-591 covering a heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution when a user opens a malicious ONNX file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-24272.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-24272

CISA Warns of Fortinet Heap-based Buffer Overflow Flaw Exploited in Attacks

CISA added actively exploited Fortinet CVE-2025-25249, a critical heap-based buffer overflow in FortiOS, FortiSwitchManager, and FortiSASE, to its KEV catalog.

CVE-2025-25249 is a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122/CWE-787) allowing unauthorized code execution by sending specially crafted packets. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 9, 2026, with a September 12 remediation deadline for federal agencies under BOD 26-04 and mandatory forensic triage of affected environments. Internet-facing Fortinet firewalls and SASE platforms are a likely foothold for credential theft, persistence, and lateral movement; ransomware use is currently listed as unknown.

Cyber Security NewsSep 10, 11:26 UTC · 6d agoExploit / PoC in the wild 3 sources CVE-2025-252492

ZDI-26-593: NVIDIA TensorRT ONNX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a second TensorRT heap-based buffer overflow RCE (CVE-2026-24268, CVSS 7.8) in ONNX file parsing, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-593 covering another heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT's ONNX file parsing. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code if the target opens a malicious file or visits a crafted page. ZDI rated the vulnerability CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-24268.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-24268

ZDI-26-573: Linux Kernel KSMBD Response Header Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an unauthenticated out-of-bounds read (CVE-2026-68431) in Linux Kernel KSMBD causing sensitive information disclosure, CVSS 9.3.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-573 describing an out-of-bounds read in the Linux Kernel KSMBD response header handling. Unauthenticated remote attackers can disclose sensitive information, but only systems with ksmbd enabled are affected. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 9.3 and the identifier CVE-2026-68431.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 13, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-68431

ZDI-26-684: Linux Kernel KSMBD Query Directory Request Race Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-64397, a CVSS 9.0 unauthenticated remote code execution race condition in Linux Kernel KSMBD.

ZDI-26-684 describes a race condition in the Linux Kernel KSMBD subsystem's Query Directory Request handling that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Only systems with KSMBD enabled are vulnerable. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 9.0 and CVE-2026-64397.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-64397

ZDI-26-694: Linux Kernel Net Scheduler Clsact Qdisc Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-23413, a use-after-free in the Linux kernel net scheduler clsact qdisc allowing local privilege escalation, CVSS 8.2.

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-694 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's net scheduler clsact qdisc component. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations, and ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 8.2. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-23413. The advisory notes an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system to exploit the vulnerability.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoVulnerability CVE-2026-234132

U.S. CISA adds Metabase, Windows, and Cisco Secure Firewall flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

CISA adds three actively exploited flaws—Cisco ASA/FTD DoS, Windows Winsock SYSTEM-level UAF, and Metabase SQL injection—to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

CISA added CVE-2026-20349 (CVSS 8.6, heap inspection flaw crashing Cisco ASA/FTD via crafted HTTP requests to the Remote Access SSL VPN service), CVE-2026-68820 (CVSS 7.0, use-after-free in the Windows afd.sys Winsock driver allowing SYSTEM-privilege code execution, actively exploited per Microsoft) and CVE-2026-72898 (CVSS 10.0, unauthenticated SQL injection in Metabase) to the KEV catalog. Metabase disclosed its cloud service was attacked with the 0-day, giving the intruder a path to administrator rights and stored credentials for connected databases; cloud instances were patched while self-hosted deployments need urgent updates. Under BOD 22-01, federal civilian agencies must patch by August 14, 2026, except CVE-2026-68820, due August 25.

Security AffairsAug 18, 18:15 UTC · 28d agoExploit / PoC in the wildCVE-2026-20349 CVE-2026-68820 CVE-2026-728981

ZDI-26-612: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-612, an unpatched out-of-bounds write in pdfforge PDF Architect PDF parsing enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-612, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing. Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on affected installations. User interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file; ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and lists the flaw as a 0day.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

ZDI-26-681: Linux Kernel FUSE Subsystem Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-64265, a CVSS 7.8 race condition in the Linux Kernel FUSE subsystem enabling local privilege escalation.

ZDI-26-681 covers a race condition in the Linux Kernel FUSE subsystem that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. ZDI assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8 and CVE-2026-64265.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 14, 05:00 UTC · 2d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-64265

ZDI-26-656: PAPPL Job Processing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-656: Unauthenticated heap-based buffer overflow in PAPPL job processing allows remote code execution, rated CVSS 9.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-656 for PAPPL, the open-source printer application framework. A heap-based buffer overflow in job processing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with no authentication required. ZDI assigned a CVSS 9.8 rating. No CVE identifier was listed in the advisory text.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 10, 05:00 UTC · 6d agoAdvisory 2 sources

ZDI-26-611: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI published ZDI-26-611, an unpatched out-of-bounds read in pdfforge PDF Architect App Object enabling remote code execution (CVSS 7.8).

The Zero Day Initiative disclosed ZDI-26-611, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the App Object component of pdfforge PDF Architect that can lead to remote code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and marks it as a 0day pending a vendor patch.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 31, 05:00 UTC · 16d agoAdvisory

From Report to Patch, the OpenBSD Errata Process

A talk walks through the OpenBSD errata process, tracing how vulnerability reports become coordinated, tested, and published security patches.

A Lobsters-linked presentation describes the OpenBSD errata process, covering how a security report travels from initial disclosure to a published patch and errata notice. The linked page itself contains no additional technical detail beyond the title.

Lobsters · security11:20 UTC · 3h agoResearch

Severity Is Not a Strategy: What CISA BOD 26-04 Means for the Future of Federal Software Security

CISA's BOD 26-04 replaces severity-based federal patching with risk-based remediation deadlines of 3, 14, or 60 days.

CISA's Binding Operational Directive 26-04, released June 10, 2026, replaces BOD 19-02 and BOD 22-01 for Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies and shifts remediation prioritization from CVSS scores to risk context. Agencies assess four factors: public exposure, KEV listing, exploit automatability, and whether exploitation grants partial or total asset control, resulting in 3-, 14-, or 60-day remediation windows or next-upgrade fixes. In CISA's first review at a large civilian agency, only 1% of vulnerabilities required three-day remediation while over 60% could wait for future system upgrades. The directive also requires forensic analysis when exploitation is suspected, and Checkmarx argues the same risk-based logic must extend upstream into software development and SBOM-driven exposure management.

CheckmarxSep 9, 18:07 UTC · 6d agoPolicy & legal

Wicked Problem, Parsimonious Solution: Securing Electric Vehicle Charging Station Software

Position paper proposes hierarchical software quality assurance to characterize and secure EV charging station software attack surfaces.

The authors argue that charging station supply-equipment software is a largely unprotected and poorly characterized attack surface in EV charging infrastructure. They advocate applying hierarchical software quality assurance (HSQA) to this specialized software, spanning from individual vulnerabilities such as CVEs to high-level characteristics like the CIA Triad. HSQA embeds quality and security considerations across the entire software development lifecycle to assess and improve charging station software security.

arXiv cs.CRSep 9, 17:37 UTC · 6d agoResearch

ZDI-26-579: Cisco Identity Services Engine zipFiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an authenticated directory traversal flaw (CVE-2026-20181) in Cisco Identity Services Engine allowing remote code execution, CVSS 7.2.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-579 describing a directory traversal in the zipFiles functionality of Cisco Identity Services Engine. Authenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.2 and the identifier CVE-2026-20181.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 13, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-20181

ZDI-26-580: Cisco Identity Services Engine Missing Authentication for Critical Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-20190, a missing-authentication flaw in Cisco Identity Services Engine permitting unauthenticated sensitive information disclosure, rated CVSS 7.5.

ZDI-26-580 covers a missing authentication for critical function flaw in Cisco Identity Services Engine. Unauthenticated remote attackers can disclose sensitive information from affected installations. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-20190 and rated CVSS 7.5. The advisory does not indicate exploitation in the wild.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 13, 05:00 UTC · Aug 13, 2026Vulnerability CVE-2026-20190

ZDI-26-599: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-599 for a use-after-free information disclosure flaw (CVE-2026-57238, CVSS 3.3) in Foxit PDF Reader requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative released advisory ZDI-26-599 describing a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's annotation handling. The flaw allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information when a target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 3.3 and assigned CVE-2026-57238.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesAug 24, 05:00 UTC · 23d agoAdvisory CVE-2026-57238

ZDI-26-668: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-668 reports an annotation use-after-free (CVE-2026-81984) causing information disclosure in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-668 for a use-after-free condition in the annotation feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information when the target opens a malicious file or page. ZDI rated the issue 3.3 on the CVSS scale and assigned CVE-2026-81984.

ZDI Published AdvisoriesSep 10, 05:00 UTC · 6d agoAdvisory 19 sources CVE-2026-81984