Vulnerability Description
RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system, designed to match the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded devices. In version 2025.10 and prior, multiple out-of-bounds read allow any unauthenticated user, with ability to send or manipulate input packets, to read adjacent memory locations, or crash a vulnerable device running the 6LoWPAN stack. The received packet is cast into a sixlowpan_sfr_rfrag_t struct and dereferenced without validating the packet is large enough to contain the struct object. At time of publication, no known patch exists.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Riot-Os | Riot | <= 2025.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-c8fh-23qr-97mcVendor AdvisoryExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-25139?
CVE-2026-25139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system, designed to match the requirements of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other embedded devices. In version 2025.10 and prior, multiple out-o...
How severe is CVE-2026-25139?
CVE-2026-25139 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-25139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Riot-Os Riot.