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.
11365 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FR8P-HJHJ-2QXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-15 00:01 – Updated: 2021-12-15 00:01
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V13.1.1.0), JTTK (All versions < V11.1.1.0). JTTK library in affected products is vulnerable to an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer when parsing specially crafted JT files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14905)
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-14T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"id": "GHSA-fr8p-hjhj-2qxg",
"modified": "2021-12-15T00:01:13Z",
"published": "2021-12-15T00:01:13Z",
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"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-802578.pdf"
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GHSA-FR8P-QGHP-H546
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-12 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:03
VLAI
Details
Adobe Substance 3D Painter versions 8.3.0 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Severity
7.8 (High)
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-11T22:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"id": "GHSA-fr8p-qghp-h546",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:03:08Z",
"published": "2023-05-12T00:30:18Z",
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_painter/apsb23-29.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-FRC8-7F65-3G5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-21 18:31 – Updated: 2025-03-06 15:34
VLAI
Details
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
thermal: intel: powerclamp: fix mismatch in get function for max_idle
KASAN reported this
[ 444.853098] BUG: KASAN: global-out-of-bounds in param_get_int+0x77/0x90
[ 444.853111] Read of size 4 at addr ffffffffc16c9220 by task cat/2105
...
[ 444.853442] The buggy address belongs to the variable:
[ 444.853443] max_idle+0x0/0xffffffffffffcde0 [intel_powerclamp]
There is a mismatch between the param_get_int and the definition of max_idle. Replacing param_get_int with param_get_byte resolves this issue.
Severity
7.1 (High)
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"id": "GHSA-frc8-7f65-3g5r",
"modified": "2025-03-06T15:34:35Z",
"published": "2024-05-21T18:31:21Z",
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"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a8585281b11e3a0723bba8d8085d61f0b55f37c"
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GHSA-FRCH-6RXH-9X7G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:17 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:17
VLAI
Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within ConvertToPDF_x86.dll. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5755.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-17T15:29:00Z",
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"id": "GHSA-frch-6rxh-9x7g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:17:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:17:48Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9972"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php"
},
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"url": "https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-356"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FRCM-7P38-7J57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:09 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:09
VLAI
Details
UltraVNC revision 1199 has a out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VNC code inside client CoRRE decoder, caused by multiplication overflow. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability has been fixed in revision 1200.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-05T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "UltraVNC revision 1199 has a out-of-bounds read vulnerability in VNC code inside client CoRRE decoder, caused by multiplication overflow. This attack appears to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability has been fixed in revision 1200.",
"id": "GHSA-frcm-7p38-7j57",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:09:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:09:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8261"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-286838.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-927095.pdf"
},
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"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-940818.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2019/03/01/klcert-19-007-ultravnc-out-of-bound-read"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-131-11"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-06"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FRGJ-3J56-7Q4C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 21:30 – Updated: 2025-11-11 21:30
VLAI
Details
Format Plugins versions 1.1.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"CVE-2025-61845"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T19:15:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Format Plugins versions 1.1.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-frgj-3j56-7q4c",
"modified": "2025-11-11T21:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-11-11T21:30:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61845"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/formatplugins/apsb25-114.html"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FRHP-PV4W-XXJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-28 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:15
VLAI
Details
In initiateVenueUrlAnqpQueryInternal of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262245630
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
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"CVE-2023-21206"
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"CWE-125",
"CWE-502"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-28T18:15:15Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "In initiateVenueUrlAnqpQueryInternal of sta_iface.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to unsafe deserialization. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262245630",
"id": "GHSA-frhp-pv4w-xxj6",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:15:40Z",
"published": "2023-06-28T18:30:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21206"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FRPH-PW87-P4W6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-18 15:30 – Updated: 2024-09-20 21:31
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Open Networking Foundation (ONF) libfluid (libfluid_msg module). This vulnerability is associated with program routine fluid_msg::EchoCommon::unpack.
This issue affects libfluid: 0.1.0.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
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"CVE-2024-31168"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-18T14:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Open Networking Foundation (ONF) libfluid (libfluid_msg module). This vulnerability is associated with program routine\u00a0fluid_msg::EchoCommon::unpack.\n\nThis issue affects libfluid: 0.1.0.",
"id": "GHSA-frph-pw87-p4w6",
"modified": "2024-09-20T21:31:38Z",
"published": "2024-09-18T15:30:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31168"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-31168"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-FRQP-WP83-QGGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-21 22:17 – Updated: 2022-11-21 22:17
VLAI
Summary
Heap overflow in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`
Details
Impact
The function MakeGrapplerFunctionItem takes arguments that determine the sizes of inputs and outputs. If the inputs given are greater than or equal to the sizes of the outputs, an out-of-bounds memory read or a crash is triggered.
import tensorflow as tf
@tf.function
def test():
tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2(input=[2.5],
input_min=[1.0],
input_max=[10.0],
signed_input=True,
num_bits=1,
range_given=True,
round_mode='HALF_TO_EVEN',
narrow_range=True,
axis=0x7fffffff)
test()
Patches
We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 7b174a0f2e40ff3f3aa957aecddfd5aaae35eccb.
The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.11.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.10.1.
For more information
Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.
Severity
4.8 (Medium)
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-06T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\nThe function [MakeGrapplerFunctionItem](https://https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/tensorflow/core/grappler/utils/functions.cc#L221) takes arguments that determine the sizes of inputs and outputs. If the inputs given are greater than or equal to the sizes of the outputs, an out-of-bounds memory read or a crash is triggered.\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\n@tf.function\ndef test():\n tf.raw_ops.QuantizeAndDequantizeV2(input=[2.5],\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t input_min=[1.0],\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t input_max=[10.0],\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t signed_input=True,\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t num_bits=1,\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t range_given=True,\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t round_mode=\u0027HALF_TO_EVEN\u0027,\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t narrow_range=True,\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t axis=0x7fffffff)\ntest()\n```\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [7b174a0f2e40ff3f3aa957aecddfd5aaae35eccb](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/7b174a0f2e40ff3f3aa957aecddfd5aaae35eccb).\n\nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.11.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.10.1.\n\n\n### For more information\nPlease consult [our security guide](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/blob/master/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.\n",
"id": "GHSA-frqp-wp83-qggv",
"modified": "2022-11-21T22:17:52Z",
"published": "2022-11-21T22:17:52Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/a65411a1d69edfb16b25907ffb8f73556ce36bb7"
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"summary": "Heap overflow in `QuantizeAndDequantizeV2`"
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GHSA-FRR9-XQJ8-QRW9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:50
VLAI
Details
A bool variable in Video function, which gets typecasted to int before being read could result in an out of bound read access in all Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-18281"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-29T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A bool variable in Video function, which gets typecasted to int before being read could result in an out of bound read access in all Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel",
"id": "GHSA-frr9-xqj8-qrw9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:50:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:50:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18281"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/10/01/october-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"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.