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1 vulnerability found for libaec by Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum
CVE-2026-120457 (GCVE-0-2026-120457)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-11-02 14:29 – Updated: 2026-11-02 15:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
libaec through 1.1.7 Out-of-Bounds Read via m_se_decode() Second Extension Decoder
Summary
libaec through 1.1.7 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in m_se_decode() in src/decode.c that allows attackers to bypass a signed bounds check via an overlong fundamental sequence. Attackers can supply a crafted CCSDS 121.0/SZIP stream with 2^31 or more zero bits to crash the decoder or leak adjacent memory into decoded samples.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-11-02 15:45 UTC
CWE
- CWE-196 - Unsigned to Signed Conversion Error
Assigner
VulnCheck
CNA
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Deutsches-Klimarechenzentrum/l… | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/Deutsches-Klimarechenzentrum/l… | issue-trackingpatch |
| https://github.com/Deutsches-Klimarechenzentrum/l… | technical-description |
| https://github.com/Deutsches-Klimarechenzentrum/l… | release-notes |
| https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/libaec-se-decode-fs-s… | technical-description |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/libaec-throu… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsches Klimarechenzentrum | libaec |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.1.7
(semver)
|
Date Public
2026-11-01 00:00
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