CVE-2026-4009 jarikomppa soloud WAV File dr_wav.h drwav_read_pcm_frames_s16__msadpcm out-of-bounds
A local attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read in the Soloud audio library's WAV parser, potentially causing crashes or leaking memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-4009?
CVE-2026-4009 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in jarikomppa soloud, published on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in jarikomppa soloud up to 20200207. Impacted is the function drwav_read_pcm_frames_s16__msadpcm in the library src/audiosource/wav/dr_wav.h of the component WAV File Parser. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 20200207 is recommended to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4009?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4009 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-2026-4009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4009 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wg5p-6g8f-jr88.