MEDIUM
CVE-2026-29976
CWE-120Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th
Official Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ZerBea hcxpcapngtool v. 7.0.1-43-g2ee308e allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the getradiotapfield() function
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-29976 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-29976
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedMar 26, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-29976 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.