CVE-2026-1162 UTT HiPER 810 setSysAdm strcpy buffer overflow

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the setSysAdm function via the passwd1 parameter, potentially leading to code execution on UTT HiPER 810 devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-1162?

CVE-2026-1162 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in UTT HiPER 810, published on 19 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A flaw has been found in UTT HiPER 810 1.7.4-141218. The impacted element is the function strcpy of the file /goform/setSysAdm. This manipulation of the argument passwd1 causes buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-120, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Utt 810 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-1162 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1162 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pg7h-p33c-8q9r.

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