NousResearch hermes-agent 0.18.0 Electron Main Process main.ts resourceBufferFromUrl allocation of resources

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.18.0. This issue affects the function resourceBufferFromUrl of the file apps/desktop/electron/main.ts of the component Electron Main Process. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-85107. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. copyImageFromUrl() entry point no longer reachable on current main. That function did exist at v2026.8.3 but was removed by v2026.8.19. The modern copy-image path is Electron-native event.sender.copyImageAt().

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.18.0. This vulnerability affects the function resourceBufferFromUrl of the file apps/desktop/electron/main.ts of the component Electron Main Process. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-85107. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

copyImageFromUrl() entry point no longer reachable on current main. That function did exist at v2026.8.3 but was removed by v2026.8.19. The modern copy-image path is Electron-native event.sender.copyImageAt().

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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• NousResearch

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• hermes-agent

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• 0.18.0

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• Submit #885135: NousResearch hermes-agent 0.18.0 Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (by KendrickZou)

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