VDB-375696 · CVE-2026-38891 · GCVE-0-2026-38891

gazebo_plugins 3.9.0 gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp geometry_msgs::Twist denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in gazebo_plugins 3.9.0. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function geometry_msgs::Twist of the file gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-38891. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in gazebo_plugins 3.9.0. Affected is the function geometry_msgs::Twist of the file gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An improper input validation in the gazebo_ros_diff_drive.cpp component of gazebo_plugins v3.9.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted geometry_msgs::Twist message.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-38891 since 04/06/2026. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

gazebo_plugins

Version

3.9.0

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/06/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +86 days VulDB entry created
07/02/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-38891 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-38891
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-375696

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2026 00:47
Changes: 07/02/2026 00:47 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103