CVE-2026-25532: ESF-IDF is Vulnerable to WPS Enrollee Fragment Integer Underflow
ESF-IDF is the Espressif Internet of Things (IOT) Development Framework. In versions 5.5.2, 5.4.3, 5.3.4, 5.2.6, and 5.1.6, a vulnerability exists in the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Enrollee implementation where malformed EAP-WSC packets with truncated payloads can cause integer underflow during fragment length calculation. When processing EAP-Expanded (WSC) messages, the code computes fraglen by subtracting header sizes from the total packet length. If an attacker sends a packet where the EAP Length field covers only the header and flags but omits the expected payload (such as the 2-byte Message Length field when WPSMSGFLAGLEN is set), fraglen becomes negative. This negative value is then implicitly cast to sizet when passed to wpabufputdata(), resulting in a very large unsigned value. This issue has been patched in versions 5.5.3, 5.4.4, 5.3.5, 5.2.7, and 5.1.7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-25532?
CVE-2026-25532 has a medium severity rating due to its potential exploitation in the WPS Enrollee implementation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25532?
To mitigate CVE-2026-25532, upgrade to ESF-IDF version 5.5.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2026-25532?
CVE-2026-25532 affects versions 5.1.6 to 5.5.2 of the Espressif ESF-IDF.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-25532?
CVE-2026-25532 is an integer underflow vulnerability in the WPS Enrollee implementation.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2026-25532?
As of now, there are no public exploits confirmed for CVE-2026-25532, but it remains a potential risk.