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.
11304 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-M5X6-FFCW-G8F3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:31 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:31
VLAI
Details
PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 EMF files. 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-20920.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42049"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T03:15:38Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "PDF-XChange Editor EMF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the parsing of EMF files. 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-20920.",
"id": "GHSA-m5x6-ffcw-g8f3",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:31:00Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tracker-software.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1350"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M5XX-RGQG-J2M6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-10-06 18:52
VLAI
Details
A buffer over-read vulnerability exists in Wibu-Systems CodeMeter versions < 7.21a. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this issue to disclose heap memory contents or crash the CodeMeter Runtime Server.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20093"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-16T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A buffer over-read vulnerability exists in Wibu-Systems CodeMeter versions \u003c 7.21a. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this issue to disclose heap memory contents or crash the CodeMeter Runtime Server.",
"id": "GHSA-m5xx-rgqg-j2m6",
"modified": "2022-10-06T18:52:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/Advisory_WIBU-210423-01.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-675303.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-210-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-24"
}
],
"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-M629-55P3-X5VV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:56 – Updated: 2025-04-12 13:02
VLAI
Details
The locale_accept_from_http function in ext/intl/locale/locale_methods.c in PHP before 5.5.38, 5.6.x before 5.6.24, and 7.x before 7.0.9 does not properly restrict calls to the ICU uloc_acceptLanguageFromHTTP function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a call with a long argument.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-6294"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-07-25T14:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The locale_accept_from_http function in ext/intl/locale/locale_methods.c in PHP before 5.5.38, 5.6.x before 5.6.24, and 7.x before 7.0.9 does not properly restrict calls to the ICU uloc_acceptLanguageFromHTTP function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a call with a long argument.",
"id": "GHSA-m629-55p3-x5vv",
"modified": "2025-04-12T13:02:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:56:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6294"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.php.net/72533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-22"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT207170"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.php.net/?p=php-src.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=aa82e99ed8003c01f1ef4f0940e56b85c5b032d4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.php.net/?p=php-src.git;a=commit;h=aa82e99ed8003c01f1ef4f0940e56b85c5b032d4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/24/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036430"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M62C-RP67-PW2C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-04 03:30 – Updated: 2024-11-04 12:32
VLAI
Details
In da, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09124360; Issue ID: MSV-1823.
Severity
6.2 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20107"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-04T02:15:16Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In da, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09124360; Issue ID: MSV-1823.",
"id": "GHSA-m62c-rp67-pw2c",
"modified": "2024-11-04T12:32:55Z",
"published": "2024-11-04T03:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20107"
},
{
"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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M63X-8W52-MMX9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:28 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:28
VLAI
Details
FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in PSCharStringToSplines (psread.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11568"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-23T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in PSCharStringToSplines (psread.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.",
"id": "GHSA-m63x-8w52-mmx9",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:28:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:28:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11568"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/issues/3089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3958"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M642-W33Q-9GM5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:30 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:30
VLAI
Details
An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is an out-of-bounds read with a SEGV in the function Mat_VarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c.
Severity
7.5 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-9029"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-23T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in libmatio.a in matio (aka MAT File I/O Library) 1.5.13. There is an out-of-bounds read with a SEGV in the function Mat_VarReadNextInfo5() in mat5.c.",
"id": "GHSA-m642-w33q-9gm5",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:30:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9029"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tbeu/matio/issues/103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/matio"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M649-HHWF-G22X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:31 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:31
VLAI
Details
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 handling of Annotation objects. 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-21879.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42095"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T03:15:46Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the handling of Annotation objects. 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-21879.",
"id": "GHSA-m649-hhwf-g22x",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42095"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1428"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M64X-F8HJ-GCFR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:14 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:14
VLAI
Details
The BOOTP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-bootp.c:bootp_print().
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-13028"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-14T06:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The BOOTP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-bootp.c:bootp_print().",
"id": "GHSA-m64x-f8hj-gcfr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:14:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:14:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/29e5470e6ab84badbc31f4532bb7554a796d9d52"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/66e22961b30547e9a8daa1f0e8dc9fbe6e2698fa"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208221"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039307"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M655-56HJ-XF86
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-26 21:31 – Updated: 2025-06-26 21:31
VLAI
Details
PDF-XChange Editor PRC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 PRC files. 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-26732.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-25T22:15:23Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "PDF-XChange Editor PRC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the parsing of PRC files. 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-26732.",
"id": "GHSA-m655-56hj-xf86",
"modified": "2025-06-26T21:31:15Z",
"published": "2025-06-26T21:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-442"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M65F-PX5X-XQ9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:35
VLAI
Details
Undefined behavior in the DOM: Core & HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, and Firefox ESR < 140.8.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2771"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-125"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T14:16:25Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Undefined behavior in the DOM: Core \u0026 HTML component. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 148, Firefox ESR \u003c 115.33, and Firefox ESR \u003c 140.8.",
"id": "GHSA-m65f-px5x-xq9x",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:35:43Z",
"published": "2026-02-24T15:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2771"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3982"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4022"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4152"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4260"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4432"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2771"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2014593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442288"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-2771.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-14"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3361"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3491"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3492"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3494"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3495"
},
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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.