HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-6069
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CVE-2026-6069

Published: April 10, 2026· Updated: Apr 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NASM’s disasm() function contains a stack based buffer overflow when formatting disassembly output, allowing an attacker triggered out-of-bounds write when `slen` exceeds the buffer capacity.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-6069 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-6069. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nasm1 product
netwide assembler
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-6069
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 10, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-6069 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.