OSV-2026-707 Global-buffer-overflow in txt2sd

Not scored Published

A global buffer overflow in the txt2sd function allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted mDNS packets.

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

What is OSV-2026-707?

OSV-2026-707 is a memory corruption vulnerability in open62541, published on 10 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=511056140

Crash type: Global-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
txt2sd
fuzz_mdns_xht.cc

Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-707?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including open62541.

PackageAffectedFixed in
open62541 OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2026-707?

No fix has been published for OSV-2026-707 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 OSV-2026-707 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-707 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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