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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in sx_smpd Packet Processing

IdentifiersCVE-2026-32961CWE-122· Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVE-2026-32961 is a heap-based buffer overflow in packet data processing performed by the sx_smpd component in Silex Technology SD-330AC and AMC Manager. The issue is triggered when the affected software processes a specially crafted packet, causing memory corruption on the heap. The provided advisory context identifies the flaw specifically in packet data processing of sx_smpd and classifies it as CWE-122. Affected versions are SD-330AC firmware 1.42 and earlier and AMC Manager 5.0.2 and earlier.

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Successful exploitation may cause a temporary denial-of-service condition on the affected device or management software. The supplied context consistently describes the demonstrated impact as temporary DoS resulting from crafted packet processing. Although one mention context broadly groups this CVE under remote code execution, the specific vulnerability description provided here only substantiates temporary service disruption due to heap corruption.

Mitigation

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No CVE-specific workaround is provided in the supplied content for CVE-2026-32961. Based on the available advisory context, organizations should prioritize vendor updates and reduce exposure of the affected packet-processing service by restricting network access to trusted hosts and segments until patches are applied.

Remediation

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Update Silex Technology SD-330AC to firmware version 1.50 or later and AMC Manager to version 5.1.0 or later, as recommended in the advisory covering this vulnerability set.
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VendorProductType
Silex TechnologyAmc Managerapplication
Silex TechnologySd-330achardware
SilextechnologyAmc Managerapplication
SilextechnologySd-330ac Firmwareoperating_system

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