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Status published
High
CVE-2023-39534
Malformed GAP submessage triggers assertion failure
Vulnerability Description
eprosima Fast DDS is a C++ implementation of the Data Distribution Service standard of the Object Management Group. Prior to versions 2.10.0, 2.9.2, and 2.6.5, a malformed GAP submessage can trigger assertion failure, crashing FastDDS. Version 2.10.0, 2.9.2, and 2.6.5 contain a patch for this issue.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/security/advisories/GHSA-fcr6-x23w-94wp
- https://bombshell.gtisc.gatech.edu/ddsfuzz/pcap/fastdds-assert-230509.pcap
- https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/blob/v2.9.1/include/fastdds/rtps/common/SequenceNumber.h#L238-L252
- https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/blob/v2.9.1/src/cpp/rtps/reader/StatefulReader.cpp#L863
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
Fast-DDS
Vulnerable Versions:
< 2.6.5, >= 2.7.0, < 2.9.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 11th, 2023
Last Modified:
February 13th, 2025
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H