CVE-2026-107837 Details
Description
RIOT is an open-source microcontroller operating system designed for Internet of Things devices and other embedded systems. In 2026.07 and earlier, _receive() in sys/net/gnrc/network_layer/sixlowpan/gnrc_sixlowpan.c can route an undersized packet into SFF fragment handling after only a minimal payload check. The code then interprets the packet as a sixlowpan_frag_t or larger fragment header without verifying that the packet snip contains the required bytes. A remote attacker can send a malformed 6LoWPAN fragment that causes gnrc_sixlowpan_frag_recv() to read beyond the packet buffer, potentially disclosing memory and crashing the network stack. No fixed repository release is available as of this review.
A vulnerability allowing an out-of-bounds read has been identified in RIOT OS versions through 2026.07. The issue arises in the 6LoWPAN Simple Fragmentation and Reassembly (SFF) fragment handling, where the '_receive()' function in 'gnrc_sixlowpan.c' can incorrectly process undersized packets as valid fragments. This flaw allows remote attackers to send malformed 6LoWPAN fragments that are misinterpreted, leading to memory disclosure and potential crashes in the network stack.
As of this review, no fixed repository release is available.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/commit/0cae205cd1d110e0b8fce094714598322d56ce2d | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/pull/22504 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-m8mc-q4p7-p8j3 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| RIOT | <= 2026.07 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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