CVE-2026-118488
Heap exhaustion via unbounded simple string or bulk string allocation in Vert.x Redis client
Description
In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.35] or [5.0.0, 5.2.2], when a malicious server keeps sending bytes on an EOL-terminated line (not length-prefixed, for example a simple string [1]), we'll keep growing the buffer without bounds, eventually leading to an OOM. We need to have a configurable limit for EOL-terminated lines. If a malicious server sends a specially crafted RESP response (for example a bulk string [2] with missing CRLF trailer), the parser enters an infinite loop where it keeps parsing the same buffer and pushing the same response to the caller, which may lead e.g. to an OOM if the consumer just buffers the responses. We must fix the parser to avoid this infinite looping.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 3, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2026, 4:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | e51fbebd-6053-4e49-959f-1b94eeb69a2c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply patches or update Vert.x to the latest version.
- Configure limits for EOL-terminated line buffers.
- Ensure RESP parser correctly handles incomplete bulk strings.
- Monitor system resource usage after applying changes.
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-2026-118488.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-redis-client/security/advisories/GHSA-7f58-g87w-gx7p | |
| https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/522 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.35] or [5.0.0, 5.2.2], when a malicious server keeps sending bytes on an EOL-terminated line (not length-prefixed, for example a simple string [1]), we'll keep growing the buffer without bounds, eventually leading to an OOM. We need to have a configurable limit for EOL-terminated lines. If a malicious server sends a specially crafted RESP response (for example a bulk string [2] with missing CRLF trailer), the parser enters an infinite loop where it keeps parsing the same buffer and pushing the same response to the caller, which may lead e.g. to an OOM if the consumer just buffers the responses. We must fix the parser to avoid this infinite looping. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118488.json">CVE-2026-118488</a> Added Reference https://github.com/vert-x3/vertx-redis-client/security/advisories/GHSA-7f58-g87w-gx7p Added Reference https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/522