CVE-2026-85444

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2026-85444 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in isQuoted(), isBraced(), and isChevroned() functions that strip whitespace but index using the original string length. Attackers can send NODE_REPORT messages with leading or trailing whitespace to read past buffer bounds and access adjacent memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in isQuoted(), isBraced(), and isChevroned() functions that strip whitespace but index using the original string length. Attackers can send NODE_REPORT messages with leading or trailing whitespace to read past buffer bounds and access adjacent memory.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MitMoos-Ivp< 24.8.1

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85444?
MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in isQuoted(), isBraced(), and isChevroned() functions that strip whitespace but index using the original string length. Attackers can send NODE_REPORT messages with leading or trailing whitespace to read past buffer bounds and access adjacent memory.
How severe is CVE-2026-85444?
CVE-2026-85444 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85444?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST