CVE-2025-26416

In initializeSwizzler of SkBmpStandardCodec.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow

Critical · published September 2, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A heap buffer overflow in SkBmpStandardCodec could let an attacker elevate their privileges without breaking a sweat — no user interaction required! 🔥 Think of this like allowing a delivery driver to access your entire warehouse just because they pushed their way through the loading dock without clearance. Just like that driver, an attacker can wander into sensitive areas of your system with this vulnerability. This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could use this breach to escalate their privileges and gain control over your system, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The potential fallout is as severe as it gets, especially since it doesn’t even require user interaction to exploit.

Put simply

Think of this like allowing a delivery driver to access your entire warehouse just because they pushed their way through the loading dock without clearance. Just like that driver, an attacker can wander into sensitive areas of your system with this vulnerability. In the `initializeSwizzler` function of `SkBmpStandardCodec.cpp`, a possible out-of-bounds write occurs due to a heap buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could use this breach to escalate their privileges and gain control over your system, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The potential fallout is as severe as it gets, especially since it doesn’t even require user interaction to exploit. To protect yourself, patch to the latest version of the software where this vulnerability is resolved. Regularly audit your systems and ensure any affected libraries are updated to the most secure versions available. Don't forget to implement a robust security policy to monitor for unusual activity. You've got this! With prompt action, you can lock this vulnerability down and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00557 · 45.7th percentile
Published
2025-09-02T22:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 SEP 22:11Z
    In initializeSwizzler of SkBmpStandardCodec.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow
    cvelistv5