NR255-V: Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2026-76870 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in NR255-V from Netcore, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected NR255-V versions: 1.5.130703. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.4% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of NR255-V you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H. Scored by CNA (vulncheck.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 7.1 | High | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | CNA (vulncheck.com) |
Official description
Netcore NR255-V version 1.5.130703 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the mtd_write pre-flash validation routine triggered by short firmware uploads. Attackers can upload a truncated firmware image via put_file_cgi.c to trigger out-of-bounds reads across main.c, check_image_uuid.c, and oemMD5Update.c.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in NR255-V
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
Recent Out-of-bounds Read vulnerabilities
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.4 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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