CVE-2026-97686

What it is

Wind River VxWorks 7 prior to 26.09, specific system call arguments can result in the IPNET subsystem failing to properly release allocated kernel memory and system file descriptors before terminating the calling application. Fixed in Version 26.09.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-09-28 19:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-28 22:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-09-28 19:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-28 22:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-772

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High