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CVE-2026-7572: An off-by-one error (CWE-193) in the ConsumeUnit16Array and ConsumeUnit64Array functions in Velocidex Velociraptor...

MEDIUM CVSS 4.4 Exploit Available

Published: May 6, 2026 | Last Modified: May 6, 2026

Description

An off-by-one error (CWE-193) in the ConsumeUnit16Array and ConsumeUnit64Array functions in Velocidex Velociraptor before version 0.76.5 on Windows and Linux allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a process crash by providing a specially crafted .evtx file to the parse_evtx VQL plugin.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

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References

docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2026-7572/
www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2026-7572
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2026-7572