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.
11375 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-2VHH-4GVF-C7J7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:22 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:22
VLAI
Details
The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4774 and CVE-2016-4776.
Severity
7.1 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-4773"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-09-25T11:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4774 and CVE-2016-4776.",
"id": "GHSA-2vhh-4gvf-c7j7",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:22:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:22:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4773"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT207141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT207142"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT207143"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT207170"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VJ5-R237-WRXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-06 06:30 – Updated: 2025-03-06 06:30
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in applying binary of voice content in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows attackers to read out-of-bounds memory.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20915"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-06T05:15:18Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds read in applying binary of voice content in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.26.71 allows attackers to read out-of-bounds memory.",
"id": "GHSA-2vj5-r237-wrxw",
"modified": "2025-03-06T06:30:52Z",
"published": "2025-03-06T06:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20915"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025\u0026month=03"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VM7-4348-JV9F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31
VLAI
Details
Out of bounds read in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-9996"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Out of bounds read in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
"id": "GHSA-2vm7-4348-jv9f",
"modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-05-29T00:38:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9996"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513268100"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VPX-J6GQ-83G2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-13 21:31 – Updated: 2026-01-13 21:31
VLAI
Details
Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities were identified in a system component responsible for handling certain data buffers. Due to insufficient validation of maximum buffer size values, the process may attempt to read beyond the intended memory region. Under specific conditions, this can result in a crash of the affected process and a potential denial-of-service of the compromised process.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-37178"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T20:16:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities were identified in a system component responsible for handling certain data buffers. Due to insufficient validation of maximum buffer size values, the process may attempt to read beyond the intended memory region. Under specific conditions, this can result in a crash of the affected process and a potential denial-of-service of the compromised process.",
"id": "GHSA-2vpx-j6gq-83g2",
"modified": "2026-01-13T21:31:45Z",
"published": "2026-01-13T21:31:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-37178"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04987en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VQ3-9F5G-9JR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-15 15:30 – Updated: 2024-02-15 15:30
VLAI
Details
Substance3D - Designer versions 13.1.0 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 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)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20750"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-15T13:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Substance3D - Designer versions 13.1.0 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 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.",
"id": "GHSA-2vq3-9f5g-9jr5",
"modified": "2024-02-15T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2024-02-15T15:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_designer/apsb24-13.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VQ9-XXFQ-V5CF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2023-01-09 18:30
VLAI
Details
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-9877"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-22T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, macOS Catalina 10.15.6, tvOS 13.4.8, watchOS 6.2.8, iTunes 12.10.8 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.3, iCloud for Windows 7.20. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-2vq9-xxfq-v5cf",
"modified": "2023-01-09T18:30:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9877"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211288"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211290"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211291"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211293"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211294"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211295"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VQW-CHR2-H9WP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 18:30 – Updated: 2025-03-05 15:30
VLAI
Details
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ALSA: usb-audio: Fix an out-of-bounds bug in __snd_usb_parse_audio_interface()
There may be a bad USB audio device with a USB ID of (0x04fa, 0x4201) and the number of it's interfaces less than 4, an out-of-bounds read bug occurs when parsing the interface descriptor for this device.
Fix this by checking the number of interfaces.
Severity
7.1 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-48701"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T16:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\n\nALSA: usb-audio: Fix an out-of-bounds bug in __snd_usb_parse_audio_interface()\n\nThere may be a bad USB audio device with a USB ID of (0x04fa, 0x4201) and\nthe number of it\u0027s interfaces less than 4, an out-of-bounds read bug occurs\nwhen parsing the interface descriptor for this device.\n\nFix this by checking the number of interfaces.",
"id": "GHSA-2vqw-chr2-h9wp",
"modified": "2025-03-05T15:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T18:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48701"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0492798bf8dfcc09c9337a1ba065da1d1ca68712"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2a308e415d247a23d4d64c964c02e782eede2936"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6123bec8480d23369e2ee0b2208611619f269faf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8293e61bbf908b18ff9935238d4fc2ad359e3fe0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/91904870370fd986c29719846ed76d559de43251"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98e8e67395cc6d0cdf3a771f86ea42d0ee6e59dd"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b970518014f2f0f6c493fb86c1e092b936899061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e53f47f6c1a56d2af728909f1cb894da6b43d9bf"
}
],
"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-2VRM-W9C3-MW98
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-27 00:31 – Updated: 2026-05-27 03:30
VLAI
Details
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-46280"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-26T22:16:41Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination.",
"id": "GHSA-2vrm-w9c3-mw98",
"modified": "2026-05-27T03:30:30Z",
"published": "2026-05-27T00:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46280"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VWX-GVVP-498R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-04 06:30 – Updated: 2025-06-04 06:30
VLAI
Details
Out-of-bounds read in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to read out-of-bounds memory.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20988"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-04T05:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Out-of-bounds read in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to read out-of-bounds memory.",
"id": "GHSA-2vwx-gvvp-498r",
"modified": "2025-06-04T06:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-06-04T06:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20988"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025\u0026month=06"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2VX8-9HGX-F8CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 15:30 – Updated: 2024-11-12 15:30
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2024 (All versions < V224.0 Update 9). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PAR files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-47941"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T13:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2024 (All versions \u003c V224.0 Update 9). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PAR files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.",
"id": "GHSA-2vx8-9hgx-f8cj",
"modified": "2024-11-12T15:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-11-12T15:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47941"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-351178.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/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"
}
]
}
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.