Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in some of the Ethernet switches because of improper validation of the username field length during Web login processing. This may allow a remote attacker to submit a specially crafted overly long input, triggering a buffer overflow that can cause the authentication process to crash and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
Published: 2026-09-18
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Refer to Moxa's security advisory: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-252620-cve-2026-15579-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-ethernet-switch

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History

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0000

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Description An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in some of the Ethernet switches because of improper validation of the username field length during Web login processing. This may allow a remote attacker to submit a specially crafted overly long input, triggering a buffer overflow that can cause the authentication process to crash and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
First Time appeared Moxa
Moxa tn-4500b Series
Weaknesses CWE-787
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:moxa:tn-4500b_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moxa:tn-4500b_series:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Moxa
Moxa tn-4500b Series
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Moxa Tn-4500b Series
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Moxa

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-18T09:32:59.993Z

Reserved: 2026-07-13T09:51:45.547Z

Link: CVE-2026-15579

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