CVE-2026-62424 in libfsimage
Summary
by MITRE • 07/28/2026
[This CNA information record relates to multiple CVEs; the
text explains which aspects/vulnerabilities correspond to which CVE.]
The directory and Rock Ridge / SUSP walk in libfsimage's iso9660 driver derives several lengths directly from attacker-controlled on-disk fields without validating them:
* The directory loop itself assumes a good record length. This is CVE-2026-42494.
* The calculation of the System Use area may underflow. This is CVE-2026-42495.
* The Rock Ridge extension loop assumes a good (inner) record length. This is CVE-2026-62423.
* The Rock Ridge NM record processing assumes a good entry length. This is CVE-2026-62424.
* The Rock Ridge CE record processing assumes a good size and offset. This is CVE-2026-62425.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2026
The vulnerabilities described in this CNA information record represent critical flaws within libfsimage's iso9660 driver that enable attackers to manipulate directory and Rock Ridge extensions through malformed on-disk structures. These issues arise from insufficient validation of attacker-controlled fields during file system traversal operations, creating multiple pathways for arbitrary code execution or system instability. The core problem manifests when the driver processes ISO 9660 filesystem structures without proper bounds checking on length fields that are directly read from disk, allowing maliciously crafted filesystem images to trigger undefined behavior in the parsing logic.
CVE-2026-42494 specifically targets the directory loop implementation where the system assumes valid record lengths without verification, creating a classic buffer overread scenario. This vulnerability maps to CWE-129 Input Validation and CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write, as the attacker can manipulate the record length field to cause memory access violations or overwrite adjacent data structures during directory traversal operations. The directory loop operates under the assumption that all directory entries conform to expected formats, but when attacker-controlled fields specify invalid lengths, the parser continues processing beyond legitimate boundaries.
CVE-2026-42495 addresses a system use area calculation that may underflow due to improper handling of attacker-controlled length values. This represents a classic integer underflow vulnerability classified as CWE-191 Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) and potentially CWE-128 Integer Overflow, where the calculation of system use area boundaries fails when negative values are produced from malformed input fields. Such underflows can result in heap corruption or memory access violations when attempting to process system use areas that have been manipulated to have invalid size parameters.
CVE-2026-62423 focuses on Rock Ridge extension loops that assume valid inner record lengths without validation, creating another buffer overread condition within the SUSP (System Use Sharing Protocol) processing framework. This vulnerability corresponds to CWE-129 Input Validation and CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write, as the parsing logic for Rock Ridge extensions does not verify that inner record length fields contain legitimate values before attempting to iterate through extension data structures. The Rock Ridge extensions provide additional metadata beyond standard ISO 9660 structures, making this particularly dangerous in environments where extended file attributes are processed.
CVE-2026-62424 targets the NM (Name) record processing within Rock Ridge extensions that assumes valid entry lengths without proper validation. This maps to CWE-129 Input Validation and CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write, creating potential for heap-based buffer overflows when processing name records with manipulated length fields. The NM record contains extended file name information, and improper handling of its length field can cause the parser to read beyond allocated memory regions during string processing operations.
CVE-2026-62425 addresses the CE (Continuation Entry) record processing where both size and offset fields are assumed valid without validation. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-129 Input Validation and CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write, as the parser processes continuation entries without verifying that size and offset parameters fall within acceptable ranges. The CE records provide a mechanism for extending file system structures beyond standard limits, making these fields particularly attractive targets for attackers attempting to bypass normal bounds checking mechanisms.
These vulnerabilities collectively represent a comprehensive attack surface within ISO 9660 filesystem processing that can be exploited through carefully crafted disk images or file systems. From an operational perspective, such flaws can lead to system crashes, privilege escalation, or arbitrary code execution when legitimate applications process potentially malicious ISO files. The ATT&CK framework categorizes these issues under T1553 Software Signing and T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code through manipulated filesystem structures.
Mitigation strategies should include implementing strict validation of all length fields in directory and Rock Ridge processing logic, adding bounds checking for all memory allocations, and employing defensive programming practices such as using safe string manipulation functions. System administrators should ensure that applications processing ISO files implement proper input validation and avoid trusting on-disk structures without verification. Additionally, regular updates to libfsimage and affected applications are crucial to address these vulnerabilities at the source, while network segmentation and file scanning can help prevent exploitation through malicious ISO images in enterprise environments.