Out-of-bounds Write Affecting lwip package, versions <2.2.1+dfsg1-8


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.53% (43rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-LWIP-20067648
  • published24 Sept 2026
  • disclosed22 Sept 2026

Introduced: 22 Sep 2026

NewCVE-2026-87121  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable lwip to version 2.2.1+dfsg1-8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream lwip package and not the lwip package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

lwIP TCP/IP Stack MQTT is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to gain full code execution on the device.