Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Bosch Sensortec BHI360 SensorAPI(C-Library) in versions up to and including commit d6b200416a.

The vulnerability is located within the FIFO parsing and debug logging subsystem inside the function bhi360_parse_debug_message() in bhi360_parse.c (lines 1852-1875).

The parser trusts the first payload byte of a debug frame as the message length (msg_length) and copies that many bytes into a fixed-size 17-byte stack buffer (debug_msg) via memcpy without performing any bounds checking.

A locally or physically positioned attacker (e.g., via a malicious sensor, counterfeit hardware module, or a Man-in-the-Middle on the communication bus) can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a crafted debug frame with a length byte exceeding 16.

This corrupts adjacent stack data, including the saved return address.

Furthermore, because the overflowed buffer is subsequently passed to a printf-style logging sink, the attacker can supply format string specifiers (e.g., %n) to execute arbitrary code on the host microcontroller/SoC or cause a reliable system crash (Denial of Service).
Published: 2026-09-10
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local code execution and potential denial of service
Action: Immediate patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the FIFO parsing and debug logging subsystem of the Bosch Sensortec BHI360 SensorAPI C‑Library when the first payload byte of a debug frame is blindly copied into a fixed 17‑byte stack buffer, allowing an attacker to overflow the buffer and corrupt return addresses. Because the overflowed data is subsequently handed to a printf‑style sink, the attacker can also supply format string specifiers to gain arbitrary code execution or trigger a controlled crash, resulting in integrity and availability loss.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the BHI360 SensorAPI C‑Library using versions up to and including commit d6b200416a. This includes firmware running on microcontrollers or SoCs that rely on the library to parse debug frames from Bosch Sensortec BHI360 sensor modules, or from counterfeit hardware that mimics the sensor's interface.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a high severity, while the lack of an EPSS score and absence from the CISA KEV catalog limit publicly known exploitation data. The attack requires an attacker to supply a crafted debug frame on the communication bus, which is feasible for physically or locally positioned adversaries such as a rogue sensor module or a man‑in‑the‑middle on the bus. Once the buffer is overflowed, the attacker can overwrite the return address to execute arbitrary code on the host microcontroller, or inject format string operations to cause a crash, both of which provide significant control over the embedded system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 10:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the BHI360 SensorAPI C‑Library to a revision newer than commit d6b200416a that implements bounds checking on debug frame payload lengths.
  • Disable or restrict the debug frame parsing path for untrusted or external sensor devices, effectively blocking manipulation of the debug_msg buffer.
  • Sanitize or escape all format string specifiers in debug messages before they reach printf‑style sinks, ensuring the buffer contents cannot be interpreted as format directives.
  • If firmware can be configured, enforce authentication and integrity checks on communication frames to detect malicious payloads before parsing.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 10:22 UTC.

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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

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Title Stack Buffer Overflow in Bosch Sensortec BHI360 SensorAPI Enables Arbitrary Code Execution

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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Description A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Bosch Sensortec BHI360 SensorAPI(C-Library) in versions up to and including commit d6b200416a. The vulnerability is located within the FIFO parsing and debug logging subsystem inside the function bhi360_parse_debug_message() in bhi360_parse.c (lines 1852-1875). The parser trusts the first payload byte of a debug frame as the message length (msg_length) and copies that many bytes into a fixed-size 17-byte stack buffer (debug_msg) via memcpy without performing any bounds checking. A locally or physically positioned attacker (e.g., via a malicious sensor, counterfeit hardware module, or a Man-in-the-Middle on the communication bus) can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a crafted debug frame with a length byte exceeding 16. This corrupts adjacent stack data, including the saved return address. Furthermore, because the overflowed buffer is subsequently passed to a printf-style logging sink, the attacker can supply format string specifiers (e.g., %n) to execute arbitrary code on the host microcontroller/SoC or cause a reliable system crash (Denial of Service).
Weaknesses CWE-121
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: bosch

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T15:01:55.301Z

Reserved: 2026-04-30T08:03:11.875Z

Link: CVE-2026-42804

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T15:01:49.553Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-10T09:17:01.880

Modified: 2026-09-10T16:17:12.070

Link: CVE-2026-42804

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T10:30:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow