
CVE-2026-91018 lwIP (Lightweight IP) has a double free vulnerability, which could crash the system, cause a DoS, memory corruption, or allow code execution on the victim system. https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-91018
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lwIP (Lightweight IP) has a double free vulnerability, which could crash the system, cause a DoS, memory corruption, or allow code execution on the victim system.
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CVE-2026-91018 lwIP (Lightweight IP) has a double free vulnerability, which could crash the system, cause a DoS, memory corruption, or allow code execution on the victim system. https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-91018

TRC analysis shows attackers exploiting CVE-2026-91018 double free vulnerability in lwIP to gain initial access to critical infrastructure systems. Memory corruption enables privilege escalation and lateral movement across unencrypted OT networks. Runtime segmentation helps contain post-compromise activity in industrial environments. #CloudSecurity 🔗 Full breakdown: https://aviatrix.ai/threat-research-center/lwip-double-free-vulnerability-cve-2026-91018-ics

🔴 Double-free vulnerability in lwIP affects critical infrastructure worldwide A double-free vulnerability in lwIP (Lightweight IP) API versions 2.0.1 through 2.2.1 can crash systems, cause denial of service, corrupt memory, or enable code execution. The flaw (CVE-2026-91018) affects deployments across chemical, energy, financial services, healthcare, transportation, and water systems globally. lwIP is developed in Sweden. Eric Evenchick of Tetrel Security reported the vulnerability to CISA. No public exploitation has been reported.