EIP-2026-102835
PRE-CVEexpect (/usr/bin/expect) - Local Buffer Overflow
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102835. PoCs published by isox.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'expect' utility (versions 5.31.8 and 5.28.1) by overflowing the HOME environment variable. It includes shellcode to spawn a shell and allows adjustment of the return address for different systems.
Description
expect (/usr/bin/expect) - Local Buffer Overflow
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by isox · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/218
This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'expect' utility (versions 5.31.8 and 5.28.1) by overflowing the HOME environment variable. It includes shellcode to spawn a shell and allows adjustment of the return address for different systems.
Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
expect (5.31.8, 5.28.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Access to execute the binary on a vulnerable system · Ability to set environment variables
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026