CVE-2026-111164 UADE through 3.05 Out-of-Bounds Read in uade_filemagic via Short Module
Attackers can crash applications using UADE by supplying a crafted short module that triggers an out-of-bounds read in the file magic detection logic.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-111164?
CVE-2026-111164 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in uade, published on 15 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
UADE through 3.05 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in uade_filemagic() in amifilemagic.c caused by unsigned bufsize subtraction wrapping on short inputs. Attackers can supply a crafted short module that passes format probe bounds checks and reads far past the buffer, crashing applications that probe or play it.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-111164?
How do I fix CVE-2026-111164?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-111164 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-111164 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-111164 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7qf-988j-mfvc.