CVE-2026-0793
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Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in ALGO 8180 InformaCast Enables RCE

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-0793, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description

ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter InformaCast Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the InformaCast functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-28302.

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Published
2026-01-23
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-04
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algosolutions 8180_ip_audio_alerter_firmware 5.5

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CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the ALGO 8180 IP Audio Alerter device, specifically in its InformaCast functionality. It occurs because the device does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap-based buffer. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device without needing to authenticate. [1]

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the device. This can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data, possibly disrupting operations or allowing unauthorized access. [1]

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