Description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in Panasonic Industry USB Driver for MINAS A5/A6 allows 
attackers  to stop Windows.
Published: 2026-09-14
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service via Driver Crash
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow flaw exists in the Panasonic Industry USB Driver for MINAS A5/A6. When USB traffic is processed by the driver, an attacker can cause a memory corruption that leads to Windows terminating its operation, resulting in a system crash and effectively denying service to the affected machine. The vulnerability is a classic buffer overflow (CWE‑120).

Affected Systems

All Windows installations of PANASONIC PANATERM for Multi, PANATERM v6, PANATERM v7, or RTEX LogReader that include the Panasonic USB driver are vulnerable. The description does not limit the impact to specific versions, so any released product containing the driver is at risk until patched.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is local; an attacker would need to provide a maliciously crafted USB device or gain local access to engage high privileges. Successful exploitation will crash Windows but does not provide remote code execution or broader lateral movement according to the available information.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 15:25 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Panasonic USB driver that includes the buffer overflow fix.
  • If an update has not yet been released, consider uninstalling or disabling the Panasonic USB driver to eliminate the vulnerability.
  • Use device installation restrictions or group policy to block the installation of the Panasonic USB driver until an updated version is available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 15:25 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Panasonic
Panasonic panaterm For Multi
Panasonic panaterm V6
Panasonic panaterm V7
Panasonic rtex Logreader
Vendors & Products Panasonic
Panasonic panaterm For Multi
Panasonic panaterm V6
Panasonic panaterm V7
Panasonic rtex Logreader

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Buffer Overflow in Panasonic USB Driver Causes Windows Crash

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Buffer Overflow in Panasonic USB Driver Causes Windows Crash

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Buffer Overflow in Panasonic USB Driver Causes Windows Crash
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Buffer overflow vulnerability in Panasonic Industry USB Driver for MINAS A5/A6 allows  attackers  to stop Windows.
Weaknesses CWE-120
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Panasonic Panaterm For Multi Panaterm V6 Panaterm V7 Rtex Logreader
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Panasonic_Holdings_Corporation

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T11:19:51.018Z

Reserved: 2026-07-23T03:00:47.703Z

Link: CVE-2026-16726

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T11:14:53.438Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-14T06:16:57.090

Modified: 2026-09-18T19:29:56.010

Link: CVE-2026-16726

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T19:46:40Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')