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CVE-2026-92446 Eclipse Foundation CVE debrief
The Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX binary resource loader is vulnerable to reading past the end of a resource due to the lack of a length parameter. This issue arises from the `gx_binres_theme_load()` and `gx_binres_font_load()` functions taking a resource as a bare `GX_UBYTE *` with no length, and the `GX_BINRES_DATA_INFO` structure having no field to carry the length. As a result, every read operation is performed at an offset chosen by the file itself against a buffer whose extent the loader does not know. A resource that declares more data than it contains will be read past its end, and an offset stored in the file is turned into a pointer without being bounded.
- Vendor
- Eclipse Foundation
- Product
- Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems using Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX should assess their exposure and verify the versions in use. This vulnerability may impact systems that utilize the affected versions of Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX.
Why it matters
The Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX binary resource loader vulnerability allows for reading past the end of a resource, potentially leading to security issues. Defenders should prioritize verifying the versions in use and checking for malicious resources.
- Defenders need to verify the versions of Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX in use to ensure they are not vulnerable.
- Checking for any resources that may have been crafted with malicious offsets is crucial.
- Implementing bounds checking for resource lengths can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Technical summary
The `gx_binres_theme_load()` and `gx_binres_font_load()` functions in Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX take a resource as a bare `GX_UBYTE *` with no length, leading to a situation where a resource that declares more data than it contains can be read past its end. This occurs because the `GX_BINRES_DATA_INFO` structure has no field to carry the length of the resource, and every read operation is performed at an offset chosen by the file itself against a buffer whose extent the loader does not know.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the versions of Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX in use and checking for any resources that may have been crafted with malicious offsets.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of Eclipse ThreadX - GUIX in use and ensure it is 6.5.2.202603 or later.
- Check for any resources that may have been crafted with malicious offsets.
- Implement bounds checking for resource lengths.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
Evidence notes
The CVE Program record and the NVD vulnerability detail page provide official information about the vulnerability. The source item from cve_program_cvelist_v5 and the supplemental source reference from GitHub also support the details of the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-92446 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-92446
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-92446 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92446
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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GUIX binary resource loader reads past the end of a resource, because no length for it ever reac
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/92xxx/CVE-2026-92446.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/guix/security/advisories/GHSA-m779-jvp3-pmqr
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.