CVE-2025-35984: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 25, 2025
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Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PCX Image Decoding functionality of the SAIL Image Decoding Library v0.9.8. When decoding the image data from a specially crafted .pcx file, a heap-based buffer overflow can occur which allows for remote code execution. An attacker will need to convince the library to read a file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAIL Image Decoding Library
SAIL SAIL=0.9.8

Event History

Aug 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-35984?

CVE-2025-35984 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-35984?

To fix CVE-2025-35984, update the SAIL Image Decoding Library to a version that addresses this memory corruption vulnerability.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-35984?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-35984 can execute arbitrary code on the affected system by crafting a malicious .pcx file.

4

Which versions of the SAIL Image Decoding Library are affected by CVE-2025-35984?

CVE-2025-35984 affects version 0.9.8 of the SAIL Image Decoding Library.

5

How is CVE-2025-35984 exploited?

CVE-2025-35984 is exploited through a heap-based buffer overflow during the decoding of specially crafted .pcx image files.

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