CVE-2026-100505
Ghidra 9.2 through 12.1.4 Heap Out-of-Bounds Read via StringManager
Description
Ghidra versions 9.2 through 12.1.4 contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in StringManager::getCodepoint when decoding multi-byte UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 characters without validating remaining buffer length. Attackers can craft malicious binaries containing strings or constant byte stores that end in multi-byte lead units to trigger out-of-bounds reads that crash the decompiler or leak adjacent heap memory into decompiled output.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 26, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghidra to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for StringManager.
- Validate binary input for multi-byte characters.
- Monitor for heap memory leaks.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nsa:ghidra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.2 up to (including) 12.1.4 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/blob/8b6bbb857accdfa20dc5b2f5dea471178c2e9fbc/Ghidra/Features/Decompiler/src/decompile/cpp/stringmanage.cc#L324-L410 Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/commit/e37c57f3d9c29511a1860f0a735df53131d403d7 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-11.2-through-12.1.4-heap-out-of-bounds-read-via-stringmanager Types: Patch, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-100505', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-05T14:01:09.982721Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Ghidra versions 11.2 through 12.1.4 contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in StringManager::getCodepoint when decoding multi-byte UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 characters without validating remaining buffer length. Attackers can craft malicious binaries with constant byte stores ending in multi-byte lead units to trigger out-of-bounds reads that crash the decompiler or leak adjacent heap memory into decompiled output. Ghidra versions 9.2 through 12.1.4 contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in StringManager::getCodepoint when decoding multi-byte UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 characters without validating remaining buffer length. Attackers can craft malicious binaries containing strings or constant byte stores that end in multi-byte lead units to trigger out-of-bounds reads that crash the decompiler or leak adjacent heap memory into decompiled output. Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/100xxx/CVE-2026-100505.json">CVE-2026-100505</a> -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghidra versions 11.2 through 12.1.4 contain a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in StringManager::getCodepoint when decoding multi-byte UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32 characters without validating remaining buffer length. Attackers can craft malicious binaries with constant byte stores ending in multi-byte lead units to trigger out-of-bounds reads that crash the decompiler or leak adjacent heap memory into decompiled output. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/100xxx/CVE-2026-100505.json">CVE-2026-100505</a> Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/blob/8b6bbb857accdfa20dc5b2f5dea471178c2e9fbc/Ghidra/Features/Decompiler/src/decompile/cpp/stringmanage.cc#L324-L410 Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/commit/e37c57f3d9c29511a1860f0a735df53131d403d7 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-11.2-through-12.1.4-heap-out-of-bounds-read-via-stringmanager