MOOS-IvP through 24.8.1 contains a buffer over-read vulnerability in isQuoted(), isBraced(), and isChevroned() functions that strip whitespace but… (CVE-2026-85444)

The vulnerability in MOOS-IvP up to version 24.8.1 involves a buffer over-read in three functions— isQuoted(), isBraced(), and isChevroned()—that process strings by stripping whitespace but incorrectly index using the original string length. This flaw allows an attacker to craft NODE_REPORT messages containing leading or trailing whitespace, causing the functions to read memory beyond the intended buffer limits. This is classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and an impact on availability but not confidentiality or integrity.

The vulnerability can cause a buffer over-read leading to potential application instability or denial of service (availability impact). There is no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider mitigating exposure to untrusted NODE_REPORT messages if possible.