CVE-2026-116768
📛 CVE Title
Missing length validation in Absolute Secure Access
Description
CVE-2026-116768 is a missing length validation vulnerability in Secure Access servers prior to 14.61. Authenticated attackers can cause a persistent denial of service when connecting for the first time.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Absolute
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
- —
- Reserved
- 2026-10-26
- Published
- 2026-11-02 20:27 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-11-02 21:21 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116768.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-116768 — Missing length validation in Absolute Secure Access
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
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- EUVD ID
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EUVD-2026-115626
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Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Software | Secure Access |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:cvedatabase.com
Search and analyze CVE vulnerabilities with instant access to CVSS scores, affected products, and remediation guidance.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:cyberupdates365.com
Track critical CVE vulnerabilities 2026 with verified enterprise patch guides. Fix zero-days across VMware, WordPress, Windows, and cloud infrastructure.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
In this library you will find the following security documents that have been released by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). The MSRC investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and releases these documents as part of the ongoing effort ...
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:patchmypc.com
You can find the production release history below for 2026 . View the 2025 Catalog Release History.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:support.sap.com
SAP security Patch Day Bulletin This post shares the information on security notes that remediate vulnerabilities discovered in SAP products. SAP strongly recommends that the customer visits the Support Portal and applies patches on priority to protect their SAP landscape. On 10th of February 2026 , SAP security patch day saw the release of 26 new security notes. Further, there was 1 update to ...
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:www.dell.com
Dell AppSync remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.
2026-11-03 11:21 UTC
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Raw JSON
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