CVE-2026-29976 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.2 Published Updated

A local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in hcxpcapngtool to obtain sensitive information via the getradiotapfield function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-29976?

CVE-2026-29976 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ZerBea hcxpcapngtool v. 7.0.1-43-g2ee308e allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the getradiotapfield() function

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29976?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zerbea Hcxtools.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29976?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29976 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-2026-29976 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29976 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghfr-f8hr-5667.

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