CVE-2026-8258
Squirrel sqstdstring.cpp validate_format stack-based overflow
Description
A flaw has been found in Squirrel up to 3.2. Impacted is the function validate_format in the library sqstdlib/sqstdstring.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Squirrel to a patched version.
- Avoid local execution of untrusted code.
- Monitor project for official security advisories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw has been found in Squirrel up to 3.2. Impacted is the function validate_format in the library sqstdlib/sqstdstring.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://github.com/albertodemichelis/squirrel/issues/325 Added Reference https://github.com/biniamf/pocs/tree/main/squirrel-validate_format-memcpy-oob Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/809873 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362555 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362555/cti