Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution.
Published: 2026-10-20
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary code execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Advantech ADAM‑3600, allowing an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code from a remote location. Successful exploitation could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the affected device, potentially enabling full system takeover.

Affected Systems

Affected systems include Advantech ADAM‑3600. Specific versions are not enumerated in the advisory, so all releases prior to the security update should be considered vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high risk, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests low likelihood of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be remote and requires authenticated access, as stated in the description."

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:24 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 security update released by Advantech immediately to remediate the heap‑buffer overflow.
  • Restrict remote access to the ADAM‑3600 device to trusted networks or VPNs, reducing the attack surface for authenticated attackers.
  • Revoke any credentials that may have been compromised and enforce strict authentication policies to prevent unauthorized access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 20, 2026 at 15:24 UTC.

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History

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +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 Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Advantech ADAM-3600 Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
Weaknesses CWE-122
CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/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: 2026-10-20T19:09:16.338Z

Reserved: 2026-05-04T03:13:57.970Z

Link: CVE-2026-43855

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T19:09:09.923Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-20T10:17:06.520

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

Link: CVE-2026-43855

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T15:45:15Z

Weaknesses