CVE-2025-62603: FastDDS has Out-of-memory while parsing GenericMessage when DDS Security is enabled

Published Feb 3, 2026
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Updated

Fast DDS is a C++ implementation of the DDS (Data Distribution Service) standard of the OMG (Object Management Group ). ParticipantGenericMessage is the DDS Security control-message container that carries not only the handshake but also on going security-control traffic after the handshake, such as crypto-token exchange, rekeying, re-authentication, and token delivery for newly appearing endpoints. On receive, the CDR parser is invoked first and deserializes the messagedata (i .e., the DataHolderSeq) via the readParticipantGenericMessage → readDataHolderSeq path. The DataHolderSeq is parsed sequentially: a sequence count (uint32), and for each DataHolder the classid string (e.g. DDS:Auth:PKI-DH:1.0+Req), string properties (a sequence of key/value pairs), and binary properties (a name plus an octet-vector). The parser operat es at a stateless level and does not know higher-layer state (for example, whether the handshake has already completed), s o it fully unfolds the structure before distinguishing legitimate from malformed traffic. Because RTPS permits duplicates, delays, and retransmissions, a receiver must perform at least minimal structural parsing to check identity and sequence n umbers before discarding or processing a message; the current implementation, however, does not "peek" only at a minimal header and instead parses the entire DataHolderSeq. As a result, prior to versions 3.4.1, 3.3.1, and 2.6.11, this parsi ng behavior can trigger an out-of-memory condition and remotely terminate the process. Versions 3.4.1, 3.3.1, and 2.6.11 p atch the issue.

Affected Software

8 affected components
eProsima Fast DDS<3.4.1, <3.3.1, <2.6.11
debian/fastdds<=2.1.0+ds-9+deb11u1, <=2.9.1+ds-1+deb12u2, <=3.1.2+ds-1, <=3.3.0+ds-3
eProsima Fast DDS<2.6.11
eProsima Fast DDS>=3.0.0<3.3.1
eProsima Fast DDS=3.4.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Debian Debian Linux=13.0

Event History

Feb 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:40 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62603?

CVE-2025-62603 has a medium severity due to potential out-of-memory issues when parsing messages with DDS Security enabled.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62603?

To fix CVE-2025-62603, update Fast DDS to version 3.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-62603?

CVE-2025-62603 affects eProsima Fast DDS versions up to and including 3.4.1, 3.3.1, and 2.6.11.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-62603?

CVE-2025-62603 is an out-of-memory vulnerability that occurs when handling GenericMessage in Fast DDS.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-62603?

There are currently no official workarounds for CVE-2025-62603; the best course of action is to apply the latest updates.

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