CVE-2026-62972

What it is

BACnet Stack is a BACnet open source protocol stack C library for embedded systems. Prior to versions 1.4.5, 1.5.1, and 1.6.0, lighting_command_decode in src/bacnet/lighting.c decodes its first field with the bounded apdu_size - apdu_len, but every nested decode in the operation switch is called with the original full apdu_size while the read pointer has been advanced to &apdu[apdu_len]. The leaf decoders bound their reads against the size they are told, so they read up to apdu_len bytes past the end of the caller's buffer, resulting in an out-of-bounds read. This issue has been patched in versions 1.4.5, 1.5.1, and 1.6.0.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-14 22:48 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-11-13 16:19 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-11-13 22:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: not scored yet.
• Severity: 6.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-11-13 16:19 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-13 22:11 UTC

Weakness

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

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