CVE-2026-102711: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in Eclipse Foundation `eclipse-threadx/threadx` (module manager / loadable-module loader)
Two issues in the ThreadX loadable-module loader, reached when a device loads an attacker-controlled module object via `_txm_module_manager_memory_load` / `_txm_module_manager_in_place_load` — APIs that take ONLY a base pointer, no image length, so every size/offset field in `TXM_MODULE_PREAMBLE` is fully attacker-trusted: (1) a heap OOB **read** (`code_size` trusted as the source-image length in the code-copy loop), and (2) a control-flow-integrity / defense-in-depth gap (module entry/start/callback/stop pointers computed as `code_start + preamble_offset` with only a `!= 0` check, and the preamble `checksum` never verified). No controlled OOB write was found (honest — the copy destination is overflow-guarded).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability arises in the ThreadX loadable-module loader's APIs `_txm_module_manager_memory_load` and `_txm_module_manager_in_place_load`, which accept only a base pointer and do not verify the image length. The `TXM_MODULE_PREAMBLE` structure's size and offset fields are fully attacker-controlled. This results in (1) a heap out-of-bounds read caused by using the `code_size` field as the source image length during code copying, and (2) a control-flow integrity weakness where module entry, start, callback, and stop pointers are computed as `code_start + preamble_offset` with only a non-zero check, and the preamble checksum is never verified. The copy destination is protected against overflow, so no out-of-bounds write was identified.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can supply a malicious module to the loadable-module loader can cause a heap out-of-bounds read, potentially leaking memory contents. The control-flow integrity gap could allow bypassing some defense-in-depth mechanisms, but no direct code execution or write corruption was confirmed. The vulnerability requires local access (AV:L) and user interaction (UI:A), with high complexity and limited privileges, resulting in limited impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, avoid loading untrusted modules via the affected APIs. Because the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, restricting module loading to trusted sources reduces risk.
CVE-2026-102711: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in Eclipse Foundation `eclipse-threadx/threadx` (module manager / loadable-module loader)
Description
Two issues in the ThreadX loadable-module loader, reached when a device loads an attacker-controlled module object via `_txm_module_manager_memory_load` / `_txm_module_manager_in_place_load` — APIs that take ONLY a base pointer, no image length, so every size/offset field in `TXM_MODULE_PREAMBLE` is fully attacker-trusted: (1) a heap OOB **read** (`code_size` trusted as the source-image length in the code-copy loop), and (2) a control-flow-integrity / defense-in-depth gap (module entry/start/callback/stop pointers computed as `code_start + preamble_offset` with only a `!= 0` check, and the preamble `checksum` never verified). No controlled OOB write was found (honest — the copy destination is overflow-guarded).
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.6medium
Affected software
Eclipse Foundation
`eclipse-threadx/threadx` (module manager / loadable-module loader)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability arises in the ThreadX loadable-module loader's APIs `_txm_module_manager_memory_load` and `_txm_module_manager_in_place_load`, which accept only a base pointer and do not verify the image length. The `TXM_MODULE_PREAMBLE` structure's size and offset fields are fully attacker-controlled. This results in (1) a heap out-of-bounds read caused by using the `code_size` field as the source image length during code copying, and (2) a control-flow integrity weakness where module entry, start, callback, and stop pointers are computed as `code_start + preamble_offset` with only a non-zero check, and the preamble checksum is never verified. The copy destination is protected against overflow, so no out-of-bounds write was identified.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can supply a malicious module to the loadable-module loader can cause a heap out-of-bounds read, potentially leaking memory contents. The control-flow integrity gap could allow bypassing some defense-in-depth mechanisms, but no direct code execution or write corruption was confirmed. The vulnerability requires local access (AV:L) and user interaction (UI:A), with high complexity and limited privileges, resulting in limited impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, avoid loading untrusted modules via the affected APIs. Because the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, restricting module loading to trusted sources reduces risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- eclipse
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-29T16:15:08.072Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abbfcc9107c4a03cbb28017
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 18:00:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 18:01:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:24:49 UTC
Views: 6
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