CVE-2026-97686

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.5 EPSS 0.10%
Updated Sep 29, 2026
Wind River
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 26.09
Fixed In 26.09
Type CWE-772
Vendor Wind River
Public PoC No

Wind River VxWorks 7 prior to 26.09, specific system call arguments can result in the IPNET subsystem failing to properly release allocated kernel memory and system file descriptors before terminating the calling application. Fixed in Version 26.09.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products

wind river:vxworks 7