Out-of-bounds read in vgmstream VAG file handler
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
The VAG file handler in vgmstream, as the source describes affected versions up to r2117, contains an out-of-bounds read in the function ps_find_padding in src/coding/psx_decoder.c (CWE-125). A remote attacker with no privileges can trigger it when a user processes a crafted file.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was detected in vgmstream up to r2117. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ps_find_padding of the file src/coding/psx_decoder.c of the component VAG File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The patch is named 4b8316652a30d40f99ad43310bed273fd1f8a7a3. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | vgmstream | r2117 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- vgmstream Vendor— Affected r2117 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for vgmstream. The source names patch 4b8316652a30d40f99ad43310bed273fd1f8a7a3 and suggests installing it.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-105251
- 2026-10-05 Alias added: GHSA-vmxr-72v8-8f85
- 2026-10-05 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-105251 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-105251 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-vmxr-72v8-8f85 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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