Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in RT-Thread RTOS Affecting ls1c CAN Handler
CVE-2026-14605

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

RT-Thread

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 July 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14605?

A vulnerability has been discovered in the RT-Thread Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) related to the ls1c CAN Handler. Specifically, the issue lies within the 'recvmsg' function located in bsp/loongson/ls1cdev/libraries/ls1c_can.h. This vulnerability can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could potentially allow an attacker with local access to exploit the system. Despite being contacted about this vulnerability disclosure, the vendor did not respond. Public exploits are available, raising concerns for users running affected versions of the RT-Thread RTOS, particularly prior to version 5.0.2.

Affected Version(s)

RT-Thread 5.0.0

RT-Thread 5.0.1

RT-Thread 5.0.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Zephyr Saxon (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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