CVE-2026-105837 libmikmod before 3.3.14 Heap Buffer Overflow via DSM Loader Integer Overflow

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can trigger heap buffer overflow and potential code execution in libmikmod via crafted DSM files exploiting an integer overflow.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-105837?

CVE-2026-105837 is a high-severity vulnerability in sezero libmikmod, published on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

libmikmod before 3.3.14 contains an integer overflow vulnerability in DSM_Load() in load_dsm.c that allows attackers to trigger heap buffer overflow via crafted track counts. Attackers can supply a DSM module whose numchn and numpat product wraps a 16-bit value, overwriting heap memory to cause crashes or potential code execution.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105837?

How do I fix CVE-2026-105837?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-105837 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-105837 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-106664, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-105837, GHSA-rr6f-2vgw-5v76, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-105837.

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