CVE-2026-34464
Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie buffer overflow
- Published5 May 2026
Description
Sandboxie-Plus is an open source sandbox-based isolation software for Windows. In versions 1.17.2 and earlier, NamedPipeServer::OpenHandler copies the server field from NAMED_PIPE_OPEN_REQ into a fixed WCHAR pipename[160] stack buffer using wcscat without verifying null termination. The handler only enforces a minimum packet size, and since the service pipe accepts variable-length messages, a sandboxed caller can fill the server[48] field with non-zero data and append additional controlled wide characters after the structure. wcscat then reads past the fixed field and overflows the stack buffer in the SYSTEM service. This message is restricted to sandboxed callers, making it a sandbox escape vector. This can lead to a crash of the SbieSvc service or potential code execution as SYSTEM. This issue has been fixed in version 1.17.3.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-34464 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-34464 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.15%.
How severe is CVE-2026-34464?
CVE-2026-34464 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-34464?
Affected products include Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34464?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Sandboxie-plus Sandboxie 1.17.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.