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.
11273 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-J8C8-67VP-6MX7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-11-10 18:34 – Updated: 2024-11-13 22:06
VLAI
Summary
Arbitrary memory read in `ImmutableConst`
Details
Impact
The ImmutableConst operation in TensorFlow can be tricked into reading arbitrary memory contents:
import tensorflow as tf
with open('/tmp/test','wb') as f:
f.write(b'\xe2'*128)
data = tf.raw_ops.ImmutableConst(dtype=tf.string,shape=3,memory_region_name='/tmp/test')
print(data)
This is because the tstring TensorFlow string class has a special case for memory mapped strings but the operation itself does not offer any support for this datatype.
Patches
We have patched the issue in GitHub commit 3712a2d3455e6ccb924daa5724a3652a86f6b585 and GitHub commit 1cb6bb6c2a6019417c9adaf9e6843ba75ee2580b.
The fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, TensorFlow 2.5.2, and TensorFlow 2.4.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range.
For more information
Please consult our security guide for more information regarding the security model and how to contact us with issues and questions.
Attribution
This vulnerability has been reported by members of the Aivul Team from Qihoo 360.
Severity
6.6 (Medium)
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"details": "### Impact\nThe `ImmutableConst` operation in TensorFlow can be tricked into reading arbitrary memory contents:\n\n```python\nimport tensorflow as tf\n \nwith open(\u0027/tmp/test\u0027,\u0027wb\u0027) as f:\n f.write(b\u0027\\xe2\u0027*128)\n data = tf.raw_ops.ImmutableConst(dtype=tf.string,shape=3,memory_region_name=\u0027/tmp/test\u0027)\n \nprint(data)\n```\n \nThis is because the `tstring` TensorFlow string class has a special case for memory mapped strings but the operation itself does not offer any support for this datatype.\n\n### Patches\nWe have patched the issue in GitHub commit [3712a2d3455e6ccb924daa5724a3652a86f6b585](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/3712a2d3455e6ccb924daa5724a3652a86f6b585) and GitHub commit [1cb6bb6c2a6019417c9adaf9e6843ba75ee2580b](https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/1cb6bb6c2a6019417c9adaf9e6843ba75ee2580b).\n \nThe fix will be included in TensorFlow 2.7.0. We will also cherrypick this commit on TensorFlow 2.6.1, TensorFlow 2.5.2, and TensorFlow 2.4.4, as these are also affected and still in supported range.\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\n### Attribution\nThis vulnerability has been reported by members of the Aivul Team from Qihoo 360.",
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"modified": "2024-11-13T22:06:05Z",
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GHSA-J8CH-X6V3-MFHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-04 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:49
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability while processing CMD_COLDWALLET_BTC_SET_PRV_UTXO in bc_core trustlet from Samsung Blockchain Keystore prior to version 1.3.12.1 allows local attacker to read arbitrary memory.
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-04T21:15:11Z",
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"id": "GHSA-j8ch-x6v3-mfhm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:49:00Z",
"published": "2023-05-04T21:30:29Z",
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"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=05"
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GHSA-J8F3-CXF7-RJ22
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:10 – Updated: 2026-05-12 12:31
VLAI
Details
fs/nfsd/trace.h in the Linux kernel before 5.13.4 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read in strlen) by sending NFS traffic when the trace event framework is being used for nfsd.
Severity
7.5 (High)
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-08T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "fs/nfsd/trace.h in the Linux kernel before 5.13.4 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read in strlen) by sending NFS traffic when the trace event framework is being used for nfsd.",
"id": "GHSA-j8f3-cxf7-rj22",
"modified": "2026-05-12T12:31:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:10:23Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38202"
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"url": "https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7b08cf62b1239a4322427d677ea9363f0ab677c6"
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"url": "https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.13.4"
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"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html"
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"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0010"
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GHSA-J8F6-CP2R-RHV6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-10 18:32 – Updated: 2025-06-10 18:32
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Storage Management Provider allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"details": "Out-of-bounds read in Windows Storage Management Provider allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.",
"id": "GHSA-j8f6-cp2r-rhv6",
"modified": "2025-06-10T18:32:28Z",
"published": "2025-06-10T18:32:28Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32719"
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"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-32719"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-J8FM-F42X-52JX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:28 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:28
VLAI
Details
The compile_tree function in ef_compiler.c in the Etterfilter utility in Ettercap 0.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted filter.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-03-15T15:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The compile_tree function in ef_compiler.c in the Etterfilter utility in Ettercap 0.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted filter.",
"id": "GHSA-j8fm-f42x-52jx",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:28:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:28:03Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6430"
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"url": "https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/issues/782"
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"url": "https://github.com/LocutusOfBorg/ettercap/commit/626dc56686f15f2dda13c48f78c2a666cb6d8506"
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"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540223/100/0/threaded"
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96582"
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GHSA-J8HG-FW4W-RC52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-12 00:00
VLAI
Details
Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are 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 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)
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"CVE-2022-28253"
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"CWE-125"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-11T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are 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 bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.",
"id": "GHSA-j8hg-fw4w-rc52",
"modified": "2022-05-12T00:00:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-12T00:00:55Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28253"
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"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-J8JR-CHRH-QFRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:03 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:03
VLAI
Details
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is an out of bounds read in the function H5F__accum_read in H5Faccum.c.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-10T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is an out of bounds read in the function H5F__accum_read in H5Faccum.c.",
"id": "GHSA-j8jr-chrh-qfrf",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:03:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:03:58Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/hdf5"
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GHSA-J8MH-3PF8-6Q5P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 18:32
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T18:18:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.",
"id": "GHSA-j8mh-3pf8-6q5p",
"modified": "2026-07-14T18:32:34Z",
"published": "2026-07-14T18:32:34Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55050"
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"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55050"
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GHSA-J8MH-67V2-W723
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:53 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:53
VLAI
Details
The JPXStream::fillReadBuf function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
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"CVE-2018-8105"
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"CWE-125"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-14T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The JPXStream::fillReadBuf function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.",
"id": "GHSA-j8mh-67v2-w723",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:53:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:53:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8105"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3\u0026t=652"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-J8Q5-53MV-X7FF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-19 00:01 – Updated: 2022-03-01 00:00
VLAI
Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Bentley View 10.15.0.75. 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 the parsing of BMP images. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15459.
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"CVE-2021-46629"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-18T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Bentley View 10.15.0.75. 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 the parsing of BMP images. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15459.",
"id": "GHSA-j8q5-53mv-x7ff",
"modified": "2022-03-01T00:00:58Z",
"published": "2022-02-19T00:01:08Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-46629"
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"url": "https://www.bentley.com/en/common-vulnerability-exposure/BE-2021-0002"
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"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-216"
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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.