CVE-2026-6679 Details
Description
A heap buffer overflow could occur in the DTLS 1.3 ACK serialization path before the connecting peer is authenticated. The buffer overflow was due to an integer truncation when computing the length of the ACK record-number list, causing an undersized buffer to be allocated and then overrun. This affects builds using DTLS 1.3 and wolfSSL version 5.9.0 and earlier. A fix was added to the 5.9.1 release.
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in wolfSSL versions through 5.9.0, specifically in the DTLS 1.3 ACK message processing. The issue arises from an integer truncation that occurs when calculating the length of the ACK record-number list, leading to an undersized buffer being allocated. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to send a crafted DTLS 1.3 ACK message that triggers the buffer overflow, potentially causing memory corruption.
Users are advised to update to wolfSSL version 5.9.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/10116 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | [email protected] |
| CWE-197 | Numeric Truncation Error | [email protected] |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| wolfssl wolfssl | >= 5.4.0, < 5.9.1 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |