CVE-2026-13465
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Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Altera Trusted Firmware

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Altera

Description
Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS allows Exploitation of Improperly Configured or Implemented Memory Protections. This issue affects Trusted Firmware: through socfpga_v2.14.0.

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Published
2026-09-24
Last Modified
2026-09-24
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-13465
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85922

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Vendor Product Version / Range
altera trusted_firmware to 2.14.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS. It occurs due to improperly configured or implemented memory protections, allowing attackers to exploit buffer overflows in the firmware.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of Altera Trusted Firmware on HPS. If the version is through socfpga_v2.14.0, the system is affected. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial-of-service conditions on affected systems. This may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system crashes.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Trusted Firmware to a version beyond socfpga_v2.14.0 to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Ensure proper memory protection configurations are implemented.

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