CVE-2026-85455: MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in CMOOSCommPkt where a four-byte pack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-85455?

core-moos: upgrade to 10.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-85455 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85455 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-85455 affect?

CVE-2026-85455 affects core-moos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in CMOOSCommPkt where a four-byte packet triggers out-of-bounds memory access during deserialization. Attackers can open a TCP connection to the MOOSDB port and send a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-85455?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-85455 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting core-moos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in CMOOSCommPkt where a four-byte packet triggers out-of-bounds memory access during deserialization. Attackers can open a TCP connection to the MOOSDB port and send a crafted short packet to read memory before authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-09-03
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: themoos

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-03 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 23:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themoos core-moos UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.4.0

Fixed in: 10.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy core-moos || rpm -q core-moos || core-moos --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade core-moos

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade core-moos

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-85455?

core-moos: upgrade to 10.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-85455 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85455 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-85455 affect?

CVE-2026-85455 affects core-moos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). MOOS core-moos through 10.4.0 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in CMOOSCommPkt where a four-byte packet triggers out-of-bounds memory access during deserialization. Attackers can open a TCP connection to the MOOSDB port and send a

How urgent is CVE-2026-85455?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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