Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in a non-functional feature could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve code execution.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Authenticated Code Execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in a non‑functional feature of Advantech ADAM‑3600. The flaw allows an attacker who has authenticated access to the device to cause a buffer overflow on the stack, which can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability aligns with the "Stack‑based Buffer Overflow" weakness (CWE‑121) and is capable of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Advantech ADAM‑3600 product series. All versions prior to the latest update released by Advantech are potentially vulnerable. The advisory specifically recommends updating to the newest firmware or software release to remediate the issue.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.6 classifies the flaw as high severity. However, the EPSS score of less than 1 % indicates a very low likelihood of exploitation at this time, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the attacker to have valid credentials to the device, suggesting that an authenticated, either local or remote, user initiates the buffer overflow to achieve code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:29 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

  • Update the ADAM‑3600 firmware or software to the latest security release provided by Advantech.
  • If possible, disable or remove the non‑functional feature that contains the vulnerable code until the patch is applied, as a temporary workaround.
  • Limit authenticated access to the device by applying network segmentation or firewall rules to restrict who can connect to the privileged interfaces.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:29 UTC.

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History

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

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

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Stack‑Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Advantech ADAM‑3600
Weaknesses CWE-121

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in a non-functional feature could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve code execution.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/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: 2026-10-20T16:06:01.213Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:39.245Z

Link: CVE-2026-43846

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T16:05:46.130Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T09:17:11.010

Modified: 2026-10-20T19:30:59.910

Link: CVE-2026-43846

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T16:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow