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CVE-2026-42799

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in ASR Kestrel (nr_fw modules) allows Overflow Buffers.

CRITICAL 9.8EPSS 0.28%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.28%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in ASR Kestrel (nr_fw modules) allows Overflow Buffers. This vulnerability is associated with program files Code/Nr/nr_fw/RA/src/NrPwrCtrl.C. This issue affects Kestrel: before 2026/02/10.

CVSS 3.1
9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.28% probability · 20th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-125
Affected
asrmicro/asr1803 firmware
Source
68630edc-a58c-4cbd-9b01-0e130455c8ae

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.