Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-125
AllowedOut-of-bounds Read
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
12616 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PXFG-HH7X-4V6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-14 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-14 15:31
VLAI
Details
Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-41834"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-14T15:15:28Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30636, 24.002.20965, 24.002.20964, 24.001.30123 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-pxfg-hh7x-4v6j",
"modified": "2024-08-14T15:31:18Z",
"published": "2024-08-14T15:31:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41834"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-57.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXHP-RHGC-5JX8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-09 00:00 – Updated: 2024-06-20 15:31
VLAI
Details
singlevar in lparser.c in Lua through 5.4.4 lacks a certain luaK_exp2anyregup call, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read that might affect a system that compiles untrusted Lua code.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-28805"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-08T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "singlevar in lparser.c in Lua through 5.4.4 lacks a certain luaK_exp2anyregup call, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read that might affect a system that compiles untrusted Lua code.",
"id": "GHSA-pxhp-rhgc-5jx8",
"modified": "2024-06-20T15:31:11Z",
"published": "2022-04-09T00:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28805"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/1f3c6f4534c6411313361697d98d1145a1f030fa"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RJNJ66IFDUKWJJZXHGOLRGIA3HWWC36R"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UHYZOEFDVLVAD6EEP4CDW6DNONIVVHPA"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RJNJ66IFDUKWJJZXHGOLRGIA3HWWC36R"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UHYZOEFDVLVAD6EEP4CDW6DNONIVVHPA"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2022-02/msg00001.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2022-02/msg00070.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2022-04/msg00009.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-23"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXJ5-5RW9-PHJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-13 15:34 – Updated: 2026-08-13 15:34
VLAI
Details
ELAN reported a potential out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ELAN TrackPoint driver that, under certain circumstances, could allow a local authenticated user to cause a system crash.
Severity
4.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-14256"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-13T15:19:29Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "ELAN reported a potential out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ELAN TrackPoint driver that, under certain circumstances, could allow a local authenticated user to cause a system crash.",
"id": "GHSA-pxj5-5rw9-phjp",
"modified": "2026-08-13T15:34:42Z",
"published": "2026-08-13T15:34:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14256"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-213604"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXM7-VG3W-72R8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-04 09:31 – Updated: 2025-02-04 09:31
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in accessing table used for svp8t in libsthmbc.so prior to SMR Jan-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to read arbitrary memory. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20887"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-04T08:15:29Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds read in accessing table used for svp8t in libsthmbc.so prior to SMR Jan-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to read arbitrary memory. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-pxm7-vg3w-72r8",
"modified": "2025-02-04T09:31:07Z",
"published": "2025-02-04T09:31:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20887"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025\u0026month=01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXMF-C64G-G7J3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-08 18:31 – Updated: 2025-07-08 18:31
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hyper-V allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Severity
8.6 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-48822"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-08T17:15:47Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hyper-V allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.",
"id": "GHSA-pxmf-c64g-g7j3",
"modified": "2025-07-08T18:31:46Z",
"published": "2025-07-08T18:31:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48822"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-48822"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXMJ-7HRR-MWH2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:25 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:32
VLAI
Details
The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-8681"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-02-15T21:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.",
"id": "GHSA-pxmj-7hrr-mwh2",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:32:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:25:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/06/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code-dwarf_util-c-2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385690"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93592"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXPC-FWWV-9487
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-02 18:30 – Updated: 2023-12-20 09:30
VLAI
Details
An out-of-bound read could have led to a crash in the RLBox Expat driver. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 113, Firefox ESR < 102.11, and Thunderbird < 102.11.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32206"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-02T17:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An out-of-bound read could have led to a crash in the RLBox Expat driver. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 113, Firefox ESR \u003c 102.11, and Thunderbird \u003c 102.11.",
"id": "GHSA-pxpc-fwwv-9487",
"modified": "2023-12-20T09:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-06-02T18:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1824892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-16"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-17"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-18"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXQ5-V3XQ-VVP3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-22 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-26 18:31
VLAI
Details
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: rtw89: mcc: prevent shift wrapping in rtw89_core_mlsr_switch()
The "link_id" value comes from the user via debugfs. If it's larger than BITS_PER_LONG then that would result in shift wrapping and potentially an out of bounds access later. In fact, we can limit it to IEEE80211_MLD_MAX_NUM_LINKS (15).
Fortunately, only root can write to debugfs files so the security impact is minimal.
Severity
7.1 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-38657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-22T16:15:40Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\n\nwifi: rtw89: mcc: prevent shift wrapping in rtw89_core_mlsr_switch()\n\nThe \"link_id\" value comes from the user via debugfs. If it\u0027s larger\nthan BITS_PER_LONG then that would result in shift wrapping and\npotentially an out of bounds access later. In fact, we can limit it\nto IEEE80211_MLD_MAX_NUM_LINKS (15).\n\nFortunately, only root can write to debugfs files so the security\nimpact is minimal.",
"id": "GHSA-pxq5-v3xq-vvp3",
"modified": "2025-11-26T18:31:01Z",
"published": "2025-08-22T18:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-38657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/417cfa9cc44fbe6bceab786f9a4ee5a210f1288e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53cf488927a0f79968f9c03c4d1e00d2a79731c3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXQJ-M825-G6FC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-04 03:30 – Updated: 2024-11-05 09:30
VLAI
Details
In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper structure design. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09008925; Issue ID: MSV-1572.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20122"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-04T02:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper structure design. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09008925; Issue ID: MSV-1572.",
"id": "GHSA-pxqj-m825-g6fc",
"modified": "2024-11-05T09:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-11-04T03:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2024"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PXQX-98JV-6WVP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:03 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:03
VLAI
Details
** DISPUTED ** The libesedb_page_read_tags function in libesedb_page.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-15159"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-09-01T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "** DISPUTED ** The libesedb_page_read_tags function in libesedb_page.c in libesedb through 2018-04-01 allows remote attackers to cause a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted esedb file. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue comments.",
"id": "GHSA-pxqx-98jv-6wvp",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:03:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:03:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15159"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/libyal/libesedb/issues/43"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-5
Implementation
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- To reduce the likelihood of introducing an out-of-bounds read, ensure that you validate and ensure correct calculations for any length argument, buffer size calculation, or offset. Be especially careful of relying on a sentinel (i.e. special character such as NUL) in untrusted inputs.
Mitigation
Architecture and Design
Strategy: Language Selection
Use a language that provides appropriate memory abstractions.
CAPEC-540: Overread Buffers
An adversary attacks a target by providing input that causes an application to read beyond the boundary of a defined buffer. This typically occurs when a value influencing where to start or stop reading is set to reflect positions outside of the valid memory location of the buffer. This type of attack may result in exposure of sensitive information, a system crash, or arbitrary code execution.