CVE-2026-123268
libyal libvmdk Extent Data File libvmdk_extent_table.c libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path memory corruption
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in libyal libvmdk up to 3fdd7839758e9f44ef95e1dfccde8552b860a4fc. Affected is the function libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path of the file libvmdk/libvmdk_extent_table.c of the component Extent Data File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The identifier of the patch is 175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2026, 1:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest patches to libyal libvmdk.
- Update the libvmdk component to the latest version.
- Review security advisories for specific patch details.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in libyal libvmdk up to 3fdd7839758e9f44ef95e1dfccde8552b860a4fc. Affected is the function libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path of the file libvmdk/libvmdk_extent_table.c of the component Extent Data File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The identifier of the patch is 175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123268.json">CVE-2026-123268</a> Added Reference https://github.com/libyal/libvmdk/ Added Reference https://github.com/libyal/libvmdk/commit/175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b Added Reference https://github.com/libyal/libvmdk/issues/39 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/33394147/01_memory_leak_poc.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-123268 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/1028405 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/431574 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/431574/cti