CVE-2025-26500
VxWorks USB Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability
Description
: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Wind River Systems VxWorks 7 on VxWorks allows Excessive Allocation. Specifically crafted USB packets may lead to the system becoming unavailable This issue affects VxWorks 7: from 22.06 through 24.03.
INFO
Published Date :
March 21, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 21, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
0bf9931a-6ebf-4f48-bd14-39ee5e1d61f8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-26500
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 0bf9931a-6ebf-4f48-bd14-39ee5e1d61f8 |
Solution
- Update VxWorks to a patched version.
- Limit USB device access if possible.
- Monitor system resource usage.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-26500.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=cve&on=view&id=CVE-2025-26500 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-26500 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-26500
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 0bf9931a-6ebf-4f48-bd14-39ee5e1d61f8
Mar. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description : Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Wind River Systems VxWorks 7 on VxWorks allows Excessive Allocation. Specifically crafted USB packets may lead to the system becoming unavailable This issue affects VxWorks 7: from 22.06 through 24.03. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=cve&on=view&id=CVE-2025-26500