VDB-386950 · Submit #864840 · CVE-2026-19206

MZ Automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1 ASDU Element sv_subscriber.c SVReceiver_stopThreadless heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MZ Automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function SVReceiver_stopThreadless of the file src/sampled_values/sv_subscriber.c of the component ASDU Element Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-19206. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MZ Automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function SVReceiver_stopThreadless of the file src/sampled_values/sv_subscriber.c of the component ASDU Element Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published by Chuan Wei (CarnegieMe) as 598 as confirmed issue. The advisory is available at github.com. The vendor was not involved in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-19206. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Chuan Wei (CarnegieMe) in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch a96bd674e0238276dd1387d31d52e55229d0771e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

MZ Automation

Name

libiec61850

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Chuan Wei (CarnegieMe)
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: libiec61850 1.6.2
Patch: a96bd674e0238276dd1387d31d52e55229d0771e

Timelineinfo

08/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 598
Researcher: Chuan Wei (CarnegieMe)
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒

CVE: CVE-2026-19206 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-19206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-386950
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2026 10:14
Updated: 08/07/2026 10:41
Changes: 08/07/2026 10:14 (65), 08/07/2026 10:41 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: SCU_1CP
Committer: SCU_1CP
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #864840: MZ Automation libiec61850 1.6.1 Memory Corruption (heap-buffer-overflow) (by SCU_1CP)