NXP MCUXpresso SDK up to 26.12.00-pvw0 rpmsg-lite input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NXP MCUXpresso SDK up to 26.12.00-pvw0. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component rpmsg-lite. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-118786. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NXP MCUXpresso SDK up to 26.12.00-pvw0. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component rpmsg-lite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation in non-secure-callable (NSC) veneer functions of the NXP MCUXpresso SDK rpmsg-lite multicore example (multicore_examples/rpmsg_lite_pingpong_tzm) up to releases 26.06.00-lts and 26.09.00 may allow a non-secure caller to supply unvalidated pointers and size values, potentially resulting in disclosure of secure-world memory to the non-secure domain, or denial of service. All software versions starting from 26.06.01-lts and 26.12.00-pvw1 have fixed this issue.

The advisory is shared for download at mcuxpresso.nxp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-118786 since 10/28/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 26.06.01-lts or 26.12.00-pvw1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MCUXpresso SDK 26.06.01-lts/26.12.00-pvw1

Timelineinfo

10/28/2026 CVE reserved
11/06/2026 +9 days Advisory disclosed
11/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mcuxpresso.nxp.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: ENISA
CVE: CVE-2026-118786 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-118786
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-432172

Entryinfo

Created: 11/06/2026 23:58
Changes: 11/06/2026 23:58 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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