Description
libfwsi through 20260522 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libfwsi_mtp_file_entry_values_read_data() that allows attackers to read past buffer bounds via crafted MTP file entry shell items. Attackers can embed a 10 to 73 byte shell item with item data size of 44 or more in .lnk files, jump lists or shell bags to crash libfwsi consumers.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| libyal | libfwsi | <= 20260522 |
References
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi/blob/2f2aba25b888f37314a39d8c3e71c0e3ced56e59/libfwsi/libfwsi_mtp_file_entry_values.c#L245-L267
- https://hackmd.io/@haind-pwn/libfwsi-mtp-values-oob-read
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/libfwsi-through-20260522-heap-out-of-bounds-read-via-libfwsi-mtp-file-entry-values-read-data
- https://hackmd.io/@haind-pwn/libfwsi-mtp-values-oob-read
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 15, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred