CVE-2026-42542
TDengine has an integer underflow in uvConnMayGetUserInfo() allows unauthenticated remote crash (DoS)
Description
TDengine is an open source, time-series database optimized for Internet of Things devices. In versions 3.4.0.0 through 3.4.1.5, an unauthenticated remote attacker can crash the taosd server process by sending a single crafted RPC packet. No credentials or prior session state are required. Version 3.4.1.6 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 12, 2026, 7:40 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update TDengine to version 3.4.1.6 or newer.
- Apply the vendor-supplied patch.
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-2026-42542.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/releases/tag/ver-3.4.1.6 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/security/advisories/GHSA-vg95-j2hf-hvjx | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:tdengine:tdengine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.4.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.4.1.6 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/releases/tag/ver-3.4.1.6 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/security/advisories/GHSA-vg95-j2hf-hvjx Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description TDengine is an open source, time-series database optimized for Internet of Things devices. In versions 3.4.0.0 through 3.4.1.5, an unauthenticated remote attacker can crash the taosd server process by sending a single crafted RPC packet. No credentials or prior session state are required. Version 3.4.1.6 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-191 Added Reference https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/releases/tag/ver-3.4.1.6 Added Reference https://github.com/taosdata/TDengine/security/advisories/GHSA-vg95-j2hf-hvjx