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.
Published: 2026-09-10
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Perform System Update 23.0.0.


Vendor Workaround

If you cannot update to the latest system version right away, please note the following when using the system. * When using the "Send to Smartphone" feature in Album or when using a kart in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, please ensure that the QR code displayed on the console screen (or on the TV screen) cannot be viewed or scanned by third parties. * Please refrain from using the "Send to Smartphone" feature in Album with a smartphone other than your own, and from using a kart other than your own in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.

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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0000

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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.
Title Potential Leakage of Nintendo Switch System Information Through a Proximity-Based Remote Attack
Weaknesses CWE-121
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Nintendo

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T05:13:33.030Z

Reserved: 2026-08-28T00:46:53.480Z

Link: CVE-2026-82079

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-10T06:17:06.330

Modified: 2026-09-10T06:17:06.330

Link: CVE-2026-82079

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T07:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow