GNU Aspell 0.60.8 readonly_ws.cpp ReadOnlyDict::load out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Aspell. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ReadOnlyDict::load of the file readonly_ws.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-75819. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU Aspell. This affects the function ReadOnlyDict::load of the file readonly_ws.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

GNU Aspell contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in ReadOnlyDict::load() in readonly_ws.cpp. When loading a binary .rws dictionary file, it uses offset fields from the file header as byte indices into a heap buffer without validating their bounds. An attacker can trigger this by convincing a user to run aspell with a crafted dictionary file supplied through --master, --dict-dir, or configuration options, leading to heap memory disclosure or a denial of service via application crash. This issue was fixed in commit 941953b25031bc9104e83f58e138a664b8dedc3f which will be released in version 0.60.8.3.

The advisory is shared at cert.pl. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-75819 since 08/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.60.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-93365). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Aspell 0.60.8.3

Timelineinfo

08/18/2026 CVE reserved
10/06/2026 +49 days Advisory disclosed
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: cert.pl
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-75819 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-75819
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-414153
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2026 13:13
Updated: 10/06/2026 14:41
Changes: 10/06/2026 13:13 (67), 10/06/2026 14:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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