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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2026-5264

Heap buffer overflow in DTLS 1.3 ACK message processing. A remote attacker can send a crafted DTLS 1.3 ACK message that triggers a heap buffer overflow.

Vulnerability Description

Heap buffer overflow in DTLS 1.3 ACK message processing. A remote attacker can send a crafted DTLS 1.3 ACK message that triggers a heap buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WolfsslWolfssl< 5.9.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5264?

CVE-2026-5264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap buffer overflow in DTLS 1.3 ACK message processing. A remote attacker can send a crafted DTLS 1.3 ACK message that triggers a heap buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2026-5264?

CVE-2026-5264 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5264?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wolfssl Wolfssl.