CVE-2026-123268 json
libyal libvmdk Extent Data File libvmdk_extent_table.c libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path memory corruption
published 2026-11-05 3 d ago modified 2026-11-06 3 d ago also EUVD-2026-117879
- cvss
- 3.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 14%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A security vulnerability has been detected in libyal libvmdk up to 3fdd7839758e9f44ef95e1dfccde8552b860a4fc. Affected is the function libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path of the file libvmdk/libvmdk_extent_table.c of the component Extent Data File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The identifier of the patch is 175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/user-attachments/files/33394147/01_memory_leak_poc.zip referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 4.0 | 5.1 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P |
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C |
| CNA | 3.0 | 3.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C |
| CNA | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P/E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C |
| CNA | 4.0 | 2.0 | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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 |
| NVD | 3.1 | 3.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| CNA | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- libyal libvmdk
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
github.com
/libyal/libvmdk/commit/175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b
patch
-
github.com
/user-attachments/files/33394147/01_memory_leak_poc.zip
exploit
-
vuldb.com
/vuln/431574
vdb-entry, technical-description
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vuldb.com
/vuln/431574/cti
signature, permissions-required
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vuldb.com
/cve/CVE-2026-123268
third-party-advisory
-
vuldb.com
/submit/1028405
third-party-advisory
-
github.com
/libyal/libvmdk/issues/39
issue-tracking
-
github.com
/libyal/libvmdk/
product
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-123268
- NVD CVE-2026-123268
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