CVE-2026-10046: Out-of-bounds write in Napoca BIOS INT 0x15 E820 memory map handler (VA-13905)

Published Jun 2, 2026
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Updated

Bitdefender Napoca bare-metal hypervisor contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the BIOS INT 0x15 / E820 memory map handler, implemented in napoca/guests/bioshandlers.c. The handler computes a destination offset into the guest RealModeMemory buffer from guest-controlled ES and EDI register values without validating that the resulting address remains within the 1MB RealModeMemory allocation. A malicious guest operating in real mode can trigger the issue by invoking INT 0x15 with AX=0xE820, EDX=0x534D4150, ECX greater than or equal to 20, EBX=0, ES=0xFFFF, and EDI=0xFFFF. This can cause a write of up to 20 bytes past the end of the RealModeMemory buffer into the hypervisor heap. The product is end-of-life and unsupported when assigned.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bitdefender Napoca bare-metal hypervisor
Bitdefender Napoca

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the end-of-life Bitdefender Napoca bare-metal hypervisor (unsupported product) to mitigate the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the BIOS INT 0x15 / E820 memory map handler (VA-13905).

Event History

Jun 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-10046?

CVE-2026-10046 has a severity rating of 8.5, classified as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-10046?

No fix is planned for CVE-2026-10046 as Bitdefender Napoca is end-of-life, and users should discontinue its use.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-10046?

CVE-2026-10046 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting the BIOS INT 0x15 / E820 memory map handler.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-10046?

CVE-2026-10046 affects the Bitdefender Napoca bare-metal hypervisor.

5

What should users do regarding CVE-2026-10046?

Users are advised to discontinue use of Bitdefender Napoca as it is no longer supported and poses security risks.

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