CVE-2026-77532
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Buffer Overflow in EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch Leads to RCE

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-77532, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: fe490ce8-0395-4072-90d8-2707e1bdf984

Description

A malicious actor with access to an adjacent network could exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in a DHCPv6-enabled EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch to initiate a Remote Code Execution on such device.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-08-26
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2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
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ubiquiti edgemax_edgeswitch *

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Exploitability

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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().

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Executive Summary

This is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in a DHCPv6-enabled EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch. A malicious actor on the same network could exploit it to execute arbitrary code remotely on the device.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your EdgeSwitch, potentially disrupting network operations, stealing data, or using the device as a foothold for further attacks within your network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable DHCPv6 on EdgeMAX EdgeSwitch devices if not required. Apply firmware updates from Ubiquiti once available. Restrict network access to EdgeSwitch management interfaces. Monitor for unusual traffic patterns or unauthorized code execution attempts.

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