libyal libphdi up to 20260902 libphdi_data_files_get_extent_data_file_path out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in libyal libphdi up to 20260902. This issue affects the function libphdi_data_files_get_extent_data_file_path. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-116737. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libyal libphdi up to 20260902. Affected by this vulnerability is the function libphdi_data_files_get_extent_data_file_path. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

libphdi through 20260902 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libphdi_data_files_get_extent_data_file_path that uses the directory prefix length instead of the basename length. Attackers can supply a crafted Parallels disk image descriptor with a long directory prefix and short basename to crash the process or expose adjacent heap memory.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-116737 since 10/26/2026. The exploitation appears 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/26/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-116737 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-116737
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-426925

Entryinfo

Created: 10/26/2026 23:22
Changes: 10/26/2026 23:22 (74)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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