CVE-2026-58095
ppp(8): incorrect length calculation in mp_Enddisc()
Description
mp_Enddisc() used incorrect length calculations when formatting endpoint discriminator addresses for display, allowing a received endpoint option to overflow a global result buffer. A malicious PPP peer can crash ppp(8) or potentially execute arbitrary code as root.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 26, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 3:39 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Correct length calculations in mp_Enddisc function.
- Validate received endpoint option lengths.
- Prevent buffer overflows in global result buffer.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-58095.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:60.ppp.asc | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p8:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p9:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p10:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p11:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.4:p8:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:15.0:p12:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type FreeBSD: https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:60.ppp.asc Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58095', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-58095', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-27T03:57:10.830573Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58095', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T15:28:13.538839Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-58095', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-58095', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-26T15:28:13.538839Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description mp_Enddisc() used incorrect length calculations when formatting endpoint discriminator addresses for display, allowing a received endpoint option to overflow a global result buffer. A malicious PPP peer can crash ppp(8) or potentially execute arbitrary code as root. Added CWE CWE-122 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/58xxx/CVE-2026-58095.json">CVE-2026-58095</a> Added Reference https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-26:60.ppp.asc