Processor Reset Vulnerability in NASA cFS

Publication date: 2026-08-03

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: MITRE

Description

An issue in the HS_MonitorApplications() component of NASA cFS v7.0.1 allows attackers to force the processor to reset via supplying a crafted HS.AppMon_Tbl entry.

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Published

2026-08-03

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-08-04

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-67969

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
nasa	cfs	7.0.1

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the HS_MonitorApplications() function of NASA cFS version 7.0.1. It allows attackers to cause the processor to reset by providing a maliciously crafted HS.AppMon_Tbl entry.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to force a system reset, potentially causing denial of service or disrupting critical operations if the affected system is part of a larger infrastructure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NASA cFS to a version that patches the HS_MonitorApplications() component vulnerability. Review and restrict access to the HS.AppMon_Tbl entry configuration to prevent unauthorized modifications.

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