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CVE-2026-22590: Fast-DDS Discovery Server: Out-of-Bounds Read & Heap Memory Disclosure via DATA_FRAG  sampleSize / fragmentsInSubmessage

eprosima Fast DDS is a C++ implementation of the DDS (Data Distribution Service) standard of the OMG (Object Management Group). Versions prior to 2.6.12, 2.14.6, 3.2.4, 3.3.1, and 3.4.2 have a remotely triggerable Out-of-Bounds Read while processing RTPS `DATA_FRAG` submessages. An attacker can craft a `DATA_FRAG` with a large `sampleSize` but a small actual payload, and set `fragmentsInSubmessage` such that the receiver treats the packet as the LAST fragment**. In this LAST-fragment path, Fast-DDS computes `incoming_length` based on `sampleSize` and calls `memcpy()` without validating `incoming_data.length >= incoming_length`. As a result, `CacheChange_t::add_fragments()` reads past the received UDP datagram buffer and into adjacent heap memory, copying those bytes into the reassembly buffer. In a Discovery Server deployment, the resulting `CacheChange_t` can be relayed to other participants, meaning that a newly joining participant may receive leaked heap memory (e.g., pointer values that could aid ASLR bypass). Versions 2.6.12, 2.14.6, 3.2.4, 3.3.1, and 3.4.2 fix the issue.

CriticalCVSS 9.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A remote, unauthenticated attacker can send a malformed Fast DDS network message that makes vulnerable systems read beyond received data. This may expose process memory and affect availability. Discovery Server deployments add risk because leaked memory can be relayed to participants, potentially revealing pointer values useful for bypassing memory protections.

Executive priority

Prioritize immediate inventory and rapid remediation for internet-facing, externally reachable, or shared Discovery Server deployments. Schedule remaining affected systems urgently because exploitation requires no authentication and may disclose sensitive process memory. Network restrictions are an interim measure, not a substitute for upgrading.

Technical view

Vulnerable Fast DDS releases insufficiently validate RTPS DATA_FRAG length values. When attacker-controlled sampleSize and fragmentsInSubmessage values select the last-fragment path, CacheChange_t::add_fragments() may copy beyond the UDP datagram buffer into a reassembly buffer. Fixed releases add protection against this out-of-bounds read and heap-memory disclosure condition.

Likely exposure

Exposure exists where affected Fast DDS components accept attacker-reachable RTPS traffic. Discovery Servers are especially important to identify because reassembled data may be relayed to newly joining participants. The bundle does not establish which specific applications, ports, or deployment defaults are exposed.

Exploitation context

The issue is remotely triggerable, requires no privileges or user interaction, and has low attack complexity according to CVSS 3.1. The bundle reports KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Memory disclosure could reveal pointer values, while the CVSS assessment also indicates potentially high availability impact.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies CWE-125 and CWE-131 and CVSS 9.1. The documented flaw is an unchecked source-length condition in last-fragment processing. Evidence supports remote memory over-read and possible relay of copied heap data; it does not establish what secrets are consistently recoverable, reliable denial-of-service behavior, or exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected 2.6 releases to 2.6.12 or later.
  • Upgrade affected 2.7–2.14 releases to 2.14.6 or later.
  • Upgrade affected 3.x branches to 3.2.4, 3.3.1, or 3.4.2 as applicable.
  • Restrict untrusted network access to RTPS services until upgrades are complete.
  • Check the vendor advisory for any deployment-specific guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployed Fast DDS libraries and record their exact versions.
  • Confirm versions fall outside every affected range listed in the advisory.
  • Identify Discovery Server deployments and determine whether untrusted systems can send RTPS traffic.
  • Verify upgraded services load the intended fixed Fast DDS library.
  • Review monitoring for unexplained crashes or memory-related faults, without treating absence as proof of safety.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-125: Exact CWE lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.1CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H3.95.2GitHub_M

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.1Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-22590Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
eProsimaFast-DDS< 2.6.12, >= 2.7.0, < 2.14.6, >= 3.0.0, < 3.2.4, >= 3.3.0, < 3.3.1, >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-125 · source CWE mapping

Out-of-bounds Read

Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

CWE-131 · source CWE mapping

Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.