CVE-2026-20156
Received Received - Intake

Buffer Overflow in Cisco RoomOS

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-20156, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-15

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Description

As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco RoomOS engineering team has conducted a comprehensive internal security review. This review resulted in a software hardening release that addresses multiple internally discovered vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities tracked by CVE-2026-20156 are related to improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer that are grouped under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Pillar CWE-119.

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Published
2026-07-15
Last Modified
2026-07-15
Generated
2026-07-15
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
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cisco roomos *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer, which can lead to memory corruption or arbitrary code execution. It is classified under CWE-119, indicating a failure to properly validate input or manage memory operations.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorized access, or cause a denial of service on affected systems. This may lead to data breaches, system crashes, or compromise of sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Cisco RoomOS software update from Cisco's official site to address the memory buffer vulnerabilities. Monitor Cisco's security advisories for patches and verify system integrity regularly.

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