vgmstream up to r2117 src/meta/mus_acm.c parse_mus resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in vgmstream up to r2117. Impacted is the function parse_mus of the file src/meta/mus_acm.c. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-92879. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in vgmstream up to r2117 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function parse_mus of the file src/meta/mus_acm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-92879. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Applying the patch ae37662ad626254ddd96ad69ac263792d7a92024 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ae37662ad626254ddd96ad69ac263792d7a92024

Timelineinfo

09/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1993
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-92879 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-92879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-406345

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2026 10:22
Changes: 09/17/2026 10:22 (56)
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Submitter: ni-liao
Cache ID: 216::103

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