High · published December 8, 2025
⚠️ A pesky out-of-bounds read is lurking in C2SoftDav1dDec.cpp! This sneaky vulnerability can lead to remote information disclosure without needing any user interaction. 📡 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where an unmonitored chef starts using ingredients from the pantry without checking what’s already on hand—eventually, they might serve a dish with something that wasn't intended for that meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive information stored in memory, potentially accessing data that should remain confidential. While it doesn't require any special permissions or user interaction, the consequences of an information leak can still be serious and damaging.
Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where an unmonitored chef starts using ingredients from the pantry without checking what’s already on hand—eventually, they might serve a dish with something that wasn't intended for that meal! This vulnerability results from a heap buffer overflow during the initialization process, allowing an attacker to read data beyond the expected bounds of allocated memory, leading to unintended information disclosure.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive information stored in memory, potentially accessing data that should remain confidential. While it doesn't require any special permissions or user interaction, the consequences of an information leak can still be serious and damaging. Update to the latest version of the affected software to patch this issue. Conduct a thorough review of your systems to ensure that this vulnerability cannot be exploited. Regularly monitor for updates and best practices related to memory management. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be sealing the gaps and keeping your data safe. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |