Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the password functionality could allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled.
Published: 2026-07-31
Score: 9.2 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote code execution via stack buffer overflow
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack-based buffer overflow in the password handling of the Advantech ADAM‑3600 enables code execution for an unauthenticated attacker when SafeEnhancement is enabled. The CVSS score of 9.2 signals critical severity. The flaw is classified as CWE‑121. The detailed exploitation method has not been publicly disclosed, but the wording indicates that malformed password input can corrupt the stack, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. The exact conditions remain unspecified beyond the presence of the unsafe password functionality.

Affected Systems

Advantech ADAM‑3600 is affected. Specific version information is not disclosed in the available data; users should consult the vendor’s advisories for detailed version guidance.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.2 signals a critical threat, yet the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low likelihood of active exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, suggesting no known exploitation. The attack vector is not defined, so it is inferred that exploitation would require remote network access to deliver malformed data to the password component while the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled, but the exact conditions remain unknown until more details are published.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 00:42 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Advantech has released a security update to address these vulnerabilities. Users and administrators of affected product versions are advised to update to the latest version immediately.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest security update for Advantech ADAM‑3600 immediately.
  • Disable the SafeEnhancement feature during patch deployment or until the update is confirmed.
  • Restrict network access to the password handling service to trusted hosts only, and monitor for anomalous login attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 00:42 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Advantech Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Full details and mitigation steps are currently restricted and will be published at a later date. A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the password functionality could allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled.
Title tbc Advantech Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000


Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Advantech
Advantech adam-3600
Vendors & Products Advantech
Advantech adam-3600

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-121
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the password functionality to conduct code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled. Full details and mitigation steps are currently restricted and will be published at a later date.
Title Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability tbc
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the password functionality to conduct code execution when the SafeEnhancement feature is enabled.
Title Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Advantech Adam-3600
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: CSA

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-20T07:50:52.398Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:26.241Z

Link: CVE-2026-43829

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T13:06:41.671Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-07-31T04:17:20.193

Modified: 2026-10-20T08:16:43.270

Link: CVE-2026-43829

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-23T00:45:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow