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CVE-2026-103416 Eclipse Foundation CVE debrief
A critical vulnerability exists in Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo 6.5.1.202602, allowing an out-of-bounds write via the TLS 1.3 handshake message cache. This issue can be exploited by a malicious server to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause other unspecified impacts before certificate authentication completes. The vulnerability can be triggered without requiring a server certificate, making it a high-risk issue for deployments using this version of the software. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching for Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo 6.5.1.202602 or earlier versions.
- Vendor
- Eclipse Foundation
- Product
- Eclipse ThreadX - NetX Duo
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-07
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-07
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-07
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-07
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo deployments, particularly those using version 6.5.1.202602 or earlier, should assess exposure and prioritize patching. Network administrators, security teams, and developers integrating this library should verify server certificate authentication and TLS 1.3 configuration, and monitor for suspicious activity.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-103416 is a critical vulnerability in Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo 6.5.1.202602, allowing out-of-bounds write via TLS 1.3 handshake message cache. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize patching, and verify configurations to mitigate potential impacts.
- Potential for code execution or unspecified impacts before certificate authentication.
- Possible overwrite of session control block pointers.
- Need for verification of server certificate authentication and TLS 1.3 configuration.
- Priority for patching and compensating controls.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the TLS 1.3 handshake message cache of Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo 6.5.1.202602. A malicious server can send a handshake message larger than the cache, causing an out-of-bounds write that can potentially overwrite pointers in the session control block. This issue can be exploited before certificate authentication completes, without requiring a server certificate. The affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure, and defenders should verify server certificate authentication and TLS 1.3 configuration to mitigate potential impacts.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure and prioritize patching for Eclipse ThreadX NetX Duo 6.5.1.202602 or earlier versions.
- Verify server certificate authentication and TLS 1.3 configuration.
- Monitor for suspicious TLS 1.3 handshake activity.
- Consider compensating controls, such as network segmentation or intrusion detection.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. However, additional information on exploitation, impact, and remediation is limited.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-103416 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-103416
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-103416 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-103416
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-103416
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103416.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/356
Supplemental source
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/netxduo/security/advisories/GHSA-4x76-j955-qhq2
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.