Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in kosma minmea 0.3.0. The minmea_scan functions format specifier copies NMEA field data to a caller-provided buffer without a size parameter. Applications using minmea_scan on untrusted input are vulnerable to a stack buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/dwilliams27/6d4d8077b970f35e1a921c897ce13852
- https://github.com/kosma/minmea/blob/master/minmea.c#L231-L240
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-29974?
CVE-2026-29974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in kosma minmea 0.3.0. The minmea_scan functions format specifier copies NMEA field data to a caller-provided buffer without a size parameter. Applications using minmea_scan on...
How severe is CVE-2026-29974?
CVE-2026-29974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-29974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.