CVE-2026-5067: Out-of-bounds read/write in HTTP WebSocket upgrade via non-null-terminated Sec-WebSocket-Key
A remote, unauthenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption in Zephyr's HTTP server WebSocket upgrade path by sending a crafted Sec-WebSocket-Key header. The HTTP/1 header parser copies the header into a fixed-size buffer using a bounded copy that does not guarantee NUL termination when the input length reaches the buffer size. During upgrade handling the buffer is copied to a local stack buffer and passed to strlen(); if no NUL exists in-bounds, strlen() reads beyond the stack buffer and subsequent concatenation with the WebSocket magic string can write out of bounds. This leads to out-of-bounds read and write on stack memory, resulting in crash (denial of service) and potentially code execution. The path is reachable when CONFIGHTTPSERVERWEBSOCKET is enabled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-5067?
The severity of CVE-2026-5067 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5067?
To fix CVE-2026-5067, update your Zephyr Project HTTP server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack is CVE-2026-5067 associated with?
CVE-2026-5067 is associated with a remote, unauthenticated memory corruption attack via crafted Sec-WebSocket-Key headers.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-5067?
CVE-2026-5067 affects the Zephyr Project Zephyr HTTP Server.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-5067?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-5067 includes denial of service and executing arbitrary code due to memory corruption.