CVE-2026-0793
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in ALGO 8180 InformaCast Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| algosolutions | 8180_ip_audio_alerter_firmware | 5.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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]