CVE-2026-118609: Alpine iLX-F511 Android Auto Connection Handler Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2026
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Updated

Alpine iLX-F511 Android Auto Connection Handler Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-F511 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Android Auto connection handler. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-29016.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Alpine iLX-F511

Event History

Oct 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker must be physically present to target an affected device. Authentication is not required.

2

What privileges could successful exploitation provide?

Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution in the context of root, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

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