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HIGH

CVE-2026-82079

CVSS v3

8.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP) through crafted network traffic. This issue affects Nintendo Switch: before 23.0.0.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-10
Last Modified
2026-09-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82079?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Nintendo Switch local wireless networking functionality may allow an attacker within wireless range to execute arbitrary code using return-oriented programming (ROP) through crafted network traffic. This issue affects Nintendo Switch: before 23.0.0.

Is CVE-2026-82079 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-82079 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.3% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-82079?

CVE-2026-82079 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.4 (HIGH severity).

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