CVE-2026-85445
MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 BHV_IPF Demultiplexer Memory Exhaustion via Packet Count
Description
MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the Demuxer::addMuxPacket() function that trusts the packet count declared in mux headers without validation. Attackers can declare arbitrarily large packet counts to trigger unbounded memory allocation, exhausting system resources and causing service unavailability.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 3, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 11:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate packet counts from mux headers.
- Limit memory allocation based on available resources.
- Update MOOS-IvP to the latest version.
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-2026-85445.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp | Product |
| https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/blob/1de9ae146cd63c209e8c3fd81611a4ed2472971b/ivp/src/lib_ivpbuild/Demuxer.cpp#L79 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/commit/fc5649ac12915f66a9f09520cdb6b14bc6d77595 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/pull/129 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-ivp-through-24.8.1-bhv-ipf-demultiplexer-memory-exhaustion-via-packet-count | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-85445 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-85445
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mit:moos-ivp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 24.8.1 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/blob/1de9ae146cd63c209e8c3fd81611a4ed2472971b/ivp/src/lib_ivpbuild/Demuxer.cpp#L79 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/commit/fc5649ac12915f66a9f09520cdb6b14bc6d77595 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/pull/129 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-ivp-through-24.8.1-bhv-ipf-demultiplexer-memory-exhaustion-via-packet-count Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-85445', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-04T17:20:27.709338Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the Demuxer::addMuxPacket() function that trusts the packet count declared in mux headers without validation. Attackers can declare arbitrarily large packet counts to trigger unbounded memory allocation, exhausting system resources and causing service unavailability. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-789 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85445.json">CVE-2026-85445</a> Added Reference https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp Added Reference https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/blob/1de9ae146cd63c209e8c3fd81611a4ed2472971b/ivp/src/lib_ivpbuild/Demuxer.cpp#L79 Added Reference https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/commit/fc5649ac12915f66a9f09520cdb6b14bc6d77595 Added Reference https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/pull/129 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-ivp-through-24.8.1-bhv-ipf-demultiplexer-memory-exhaustion-via-packet-count