Description
Kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the vCardParser class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28974.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser flaw is a heap‑based buffer overflow that occurs when the system copies a user‑supplied string to a heap buffer without validating its length. This defect can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Because authentication is not required, an attacker who can physically access the device can trigger the overflow by providing a crafted vCard, leading to total compromise of the device.

Affected Systems

Kenwood DNR1007XR vehicles. The CVE references only this model; version information is not specified in the advisory, so all firmware versions prior to the latest update linked in the Kenwood firmware archive are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates moderate severity, while the lack of an available EPSS score leaves the exploitation probability uncertain. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is local, requiring physical presence, yet no authentication is needed. Once triggered, the attacker can gain root privileges and completely control the device, jeopardizing safety and operational integrity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:52 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by Kenwood, which contains the fix for the vCardParser overflow.
  • If a firmware upgrade is not immediately possible, disable the vCardParser service or block unauthenticated vCard traffic on the device’s interfaces.
  • Implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the vehicle’s internal network and issuing malformed vCard requests.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:52 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kenwood DNR1007XR devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the vCardParser class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28974.
Title Kenwood DNR1007XR vCardParser Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T16:14:28.528Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T17:02:54.306Z

Link: CVE-2026-18271

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-20T17:17:23.640

Modified: 2026-08-20T17:17:23.640

Link: CVE-2026-18271

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-20T20:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow