CVE-2026-102465

What it is

In Eclipse Vert.x versions [4.0.0, 4.5.34] or [5.0.0,5.0.12] or [5.1.0,5.1.9] or [5.2.0, 5.2.0], the Vert.x Redis client RESP parser pre-allocates arrays to a length declared by the server without enforcing an upper bound. A malicious or compromised Redis server, or an attacker in a man-in-the-middle position, can send a crafted RESP response declaring an extremely large array, push, or attribute length, causing the client to attempt a massive heap allocation. The resulting OutOfMemoryError crashes the Vert.x event loop thread, denying service to all connections and verticles sharing that loop. The impacted component is io.vertx:vertx-mysql-client.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-15 08:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-20 19:31 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-10-15 08:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-20 19:31 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-770 · Allocation without limits

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Eclipse vert.x < 4.5.35
• Eclipse vert.x < 5.1.10
• Eclipse vert.x 5.2.0

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High