CVE-2026-62958
libriscv: Out of bounds read vuln in the ELF parser (Denial of service)
libriscv is a RISC-V sandbox and emulator. Prior to 1.18, a crafted ELF binary can cause out-of-bounds reads in the host emulator. `Memory<W>::binary_loader` checks `PT_LOAD` program-header bounds, but `Memory<W>::serialize_execute_segment` trusts section-header `sh_offset` and `sh_size` when locating `.text` without verifying the file range against `m_binary.size()`; `Memory<W>::lookup()` has a similar section-table problem. Malformed `.text` or `.symtab` offsets can therefore bypass the program-header checks and point outside the binary buffer, crashing rvlinux. With suitable memory layout or integer overflow, out-of-buffer host heap memory may instead be mapped into the guest by `create_execute_segment()`, potentially exposing host memory. The reported reproducer demonstrates a host SIGSEGV, while memory disclosure through grooming is described as possible rather than demonstrated. This issue is fixed in version 1.18.
Fixes and workarounds
No remediation reported in collected sources.
Missing remediation information is not evidence that no patch exists.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| libriscv libriscv |
< 1.18 (affected) | CNA: GitHub_M |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 7.9 high |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:H | CNA: GitHub_M |
Exploit evidence
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/security/advisories/GHSA-gm4g-6c78-gr3w
exploit · ADP: CISA-ADP
References
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/security/advisories/GHSA-gm4g-6c78-gr3wCNA: GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/commit/61ef9ca82c8876dd80b33780893ba512af780e93CNA: GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/commit/7bd1c189f9f9d54368cde096b07b194ad680f9faCNA: GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/releases/tag/v1.18CNA: GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/libriscv/libriscv/security/advisories/GHSA-gm4g-6c78-gr3wADP: CISA-ADP · exploit
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