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NVD CRITICAL: CVE-2026-85079 — In EmberZNet 9.1.1 and earlier, a malformed Simple_Desc_req response can result ...

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Executive Summary

In EmberZNet 9.1.1 and earlier, a malformed Simple_Desc_req response can result in an out-of-bounds write potentially leading to remote code execution. This response must come from a device that has already joined the network, and the attacker must wait for a Simple_Desc_req before the attack can be performed.

Analysis

In EmberZNet 9.1.1 and earlier, a malformed Simple_Desc_req response can result in an out-of-bounds write potentially leading to remote code execution. This response must come from a device that has already joined the network, and the attacker must wait for a Simple_Desc_req before the attack can be performed. CVSS Score: 9.8. Published: 2026-10-22T14:17:50.877.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-85079
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on Oct 22, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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