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CVE-2026-0461

Insufficient boundary validation in the USB boot mode implementation of AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+ MPSoC and RFSoC devices could allow unbounded Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) download requests to overfl…

Published Oct 5, 2026CWE-787EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-0461 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2026.

Technical description

Insufficient boundary validation in the USB boot mode implementation of AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+ MPSoC and RFSoC devices could allow unbounded Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) download requests to overflow the DDR receive buffer into FSBL memory, potentially resulting in unauthorized code execution during the boot process. This issue could impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0461?

CVE-2026-0461 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-0461?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-0461?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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