CVE-2025-50129: 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 .tga 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-2025-50129?

CVE-2025-50129 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-50129?

To fix CVE-2025-50129, you should update to the latest version of the SAIL Image Decoding Library that addresses the memory corruption vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-50129?

CVE-2025-50129 is a memory corruption vulnerability resulting from a heap-based buffer overflow in image decoding.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-50129?

CVE-2025-50129 affects users of the SAIL Image Decoding Library version 0.9.8 when handling specially crafted .tga files.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-50129?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-50129 include unauthorized remote code execution, which can compromise system integrity.

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