Description
Robur Albatross 1.0.0 through 2.x before 2.7.2 does not limit use of the ring buffer, leading to an albatross-console loop with no recognized termination condition. This is only exploitable by users who can send console subscription commands to unikernels that produce sufficient log output to fill the ring buffer (1024 lines). It is not exploitable by unauthorized clients.
Published: 2026-09-23
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

Robur Albatross versions 1.0.0 up to 2.x before 2.7.2 lack a limit on the ring buffer used by the console. When an attacker sends subscription commands that generate enough log output to a unikernel, the buffer can grow to 1024 lines. Once full, the albatross-console process enters a never‑terminating loop that consumes excessive CPU and memory, ultimately making the system unresponsive. This vulnerability therefore causes a denial‑of‑service through resource exhaustion rather than a crash or code execution.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Robur Albatross. All releases from 1.0.0 through any 2.x version prior to 2.7.2 are vulnerable. Versions 2.7.2 and later contain the patch that limits the ring buffer size.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 places this issue in the high‑severity range, but the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires an attacker who can issue console subscription commands to a unikernel that emits sufficient log lines, making the attack limited to authorized or privileged users. The absence of publicly known exploits and the availability of a fixed version reduce the likelihood of an immediate widespread attack, though the impact remains high for exposed environments.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 15:50 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Apply the patch, or upgrade to version that includes the patch (2.7.2+).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Robur Albatross to version 2.7.2 or later to enforce the ring buffer limit.
  • Restrict or temporarily disable console subscription commands on unikernels that generate large log output until the patch is applied.
  • Monitor CPU and memory usage for signs of the unbounded console loop and configure alerts to detect excessive resource consumption.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 15:50 UTC.

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History

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Robur
Robur albatross
Vendors & Products Robur
Robur albatross

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unbounded Ring Buffer Enables Persistent Console Loop in Robur Albatross

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Robur Albatross 1.0.0 through 2.x before 2.7.2 does not limit use of the ring buffer, leading to an albatross-console loop with no recognized termination condition. This is only exploitable by users who can send console subscription commands to unikernels that produce sufficient log output to fill the ring buffer (1024 lines). It is not exploitable by unauthorized clients.
Weaknesses CWE-770
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-23T15:22:02.527Z

Reserved: 2026-09-23T14:07:15.796Z

Link: CVE-2026-96609

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-23T15:21:56.906Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-23T15:17:33.723

Modified: 2026-09-24T21:08:55.030

Link: CVE-2026-96609

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-24T09:11:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-770

    Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling