Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in NASA cFS up to 7.0.0. This affects the function CFE_MSG_GetSize of the file apps/to_lab/fsw/src/to_lab_passthru_encode.c of the component CCSDS Packet Header Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasa | Core Flight System | <= 7.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nasa/cFS/Product
- https://github.com/nasa/cFS/issues/952Issue Tracking
- https://vuldb.com/submit/781950Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/355078Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/355078/ctiPermissions RequiredVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5474?
CVE-2026-5474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in NASA cFS up to 7.0.0. This affects the function CFE_MSG_GetSize of the file apps/to_lab/fsw/src/to_lab_passthru_encode.c of the component CCSDS Packet Header Handler. Perf...
How severe is CVE-2026-5474?
CVE-2026-5474 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasa Core Flight System.