CVE-2026-97686

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductVxWorks 7
PublishedSep 28, 2026
First seenSep 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-772CWE-772

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Wind River VxWorks 7VxWorks 7—

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