Out-of-bounds Read in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross
CVE-2026-32605
nimiq/core-rs-albatross is a Rust implementation of the Nimiq Proof-of-Stake protocol based on the Albatross consensus algorithm. Prior to version 1.3.0, an untrusted peer could crash a validator by publishing a signed tendermint proposal…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.005 (37.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Nimiq Core-rs-albatross — versions < 1.3.0
- Nimiq Nimiq_proof-of-stake
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32605?
- CVE-2026-32605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nimiq Core-rs-albatross, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-04-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32605?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.