CVE-2026-55981 (GCVE-0-2026-55981)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-23 06:47 – Updated: 2026-10-23 06:47
VLAI
Title
Firmware verification vulnerability
Summary
A firmware verification vulnerability in Creative Sound Blaster Katana could allow an attacker to modify a legitimate firmware image and upload the modified firmware to an affected device.
Severity
9.6 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Assigner
CSA CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard C 62/100 over 60 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Creative Labs Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2, V2X, SE Affected: 1.30.260813.1100
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Date Public
2026-08-27 06:40
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