CVE-2026-41429: Improper validation of NBNS name_len in arduino-esp32 NetBIOS leads to memory corruption
arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. Prior to 3.3.8, there is a remotely reachable memory corruption issue in the NBNS packet handling path. When NetBIOS is enabled by calling NBNS.begin(...), the device listens on UDP port 137 and processes untrusted NBNS requests from the local network. The request parser trusts the attacker-controlled namelen field without enforcing a bound consistent with the fixed-size destination buffers used later in the flow. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.3.8.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-41429?
CVE-2026-41429 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41429?
To fix CVE-2026-41429, update the arduino-esp32 software to version 3.3.8 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2026-41429?
CVE-2026-41429 affects the arduino-esp32 software prior to version 3.3.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41429?
CVE-2026-41429 is an improper validation vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
Can CVE-2026-41429 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2026-41429 can be exploited remotely due to its nature related to NetBIOS packets.