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CVE-2026-56787: RTKLIB through 2.4.3 contains an off-by-one out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the decode_ssr3 function at sr

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CVE-2026-56787 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting rtklib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RTKLIB through 2.4.3 contains an off-by-one out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the decode_ssr3 function at src/rtcm3.c:1446 that allows remote attackers to trigger a global buffer overflow via crafted RTCM3 SSR messages with attacker-controlled signal mode fields. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious SSR correction streams over NTRIP or serial connections to cause denial of service or crash RTKLIB rovers and CORS

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-193
Published2026-06-25
Last modified2026-10-25
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: rtklib

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Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

rtklib rtklib UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.4.3
Fixed in: newer than 2.4.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy rtklib || rpm -q rtklib || rtklib --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rtklib
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade rtklib
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-56787?

rtklib: upgrade to newer than 2.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56787 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56787 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-56787 affect?

CVE-2026-56787 affects rtklib. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). RTKLIB through 2.4.3 contains an off-by-one out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the decode_ssr3 function at src/rtcm3.c:1446 that allows remote attackers to trigger a global buffer overflow via crafted RTCM3 SSR messages with attacker-contr

How urgent is CVE-2026-56787?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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