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CVE-2026-24872: Pointer arithmetic error in SkyFire_548

improper pointer arithmetic vulnerability in ProjectSkyfire SkyFire_548.This issue affects SkyFire_548: before 5.4.8-stable5.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-24872 is reported as a critical pointer arithmetic flaw in ProjectSkyfire SkyFire_548 before 5.4.8-stable5. The CVSS score is 9.8, indicating possible remote compromise without authentication or user interaction. Public sources do not show active exploitation or KEV listing.

Executive priority

Treat as urgent for any confirmed SkyFire_548 deployment, particularly internet-facing systems. The severity is critical, but exploitation evidence is not currently public in the provided sources. Direct teams to verify exposure first, then remediate or isolate affected instances.

Technical view

The CVE describes CWE-468 improper pointer arithmetic in SkyFire_548. CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates network reachability, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected version metadata is sparse and should be validated against the project release history.

Likely exposure

Organizations running ProjectSkyfire SkyFire_548 versions before 5.4.8-stable5 may be exposed, especially if the service is reachable over a network. The CVE record’s affected-version details are limited, so asset owners should confirm actual deployed versions and whether SkyFire_548 is externally accessible.

Exploitation context

No cited source or KEV entry indicates active exploitation. The risk is still high because the CVSS vector describes unauthenticated network exploitation potential. Public detail is minimal, so avoid assuming exploit maturity beyond the CVE scoring and description.

Researcher notes

The public record is sparse. The CVE names SkyFire_548 before 5.4.8-stable5 and CWE-468, but affected-version metadata appears limited. The linked GitHub pull request should be reviewed for code-level context, without assuming details not stated in the CVE record.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any ProjectSkyfire SkyFire_548 deployments.
  • Upgrade to 5.4.8-stable5 or later if vendor guidance confirms availability.
  • Restrict network exposure for affected services until remediated.
  • Monitor the CVE record and linked project reference for updates.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or business-critical deployments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory SkyFire_548 instances and record exact versions.
  • Confirm whether versions are earlier than 5.4.8-stable5.
  • Check whether affected services are network-accessible.
  • Review vendor or project release notes for the fix reference.
  • Document compensating controls if immediate upgrade is not possible.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-24872Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
ProjectSkyfireSkyFire_5480unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-468 · source CWE mapping

Incorrect Pointer Scaling

Incorrect Pointer Scaling represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.