Vulnerability Description
MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 fails to validate that serialized string lengths are non-negative in CMOOSMsg::operator>>. Unauthenticated attackers can send a crafted message with a negative length value to the MOOSDB port, causing an unhandled exception that terminates the database process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/themoos/core-moos
- https://github.com/themoos/core-moos/blob/ec9c77c68fcbdef8f5e4c60fe243acd223433f
- https://github.com/themoos/core-moos/commit/04c92981091fdaa2ff85e2ba7eff94f6288b
- https://github.com/themoos/core-moos/pull/74
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-core-moos-through-10.4.0-moosdb-denial
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-85441?
CVE-2026-85441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 fails to validate that serialized string lengths are non-negative in CMOOSMsg::operator>>. Unauthenticated attackers can send a crafted message with a negative length val...
How severe is CVE-2026-85441?
CVE-2026-85441 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-85441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.