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Low · 3.5 CVE-2026-123268 EUVD-2026-117879GHSA-5hxv-qxwp-44j8

libyal libvmdk Extent Data File libvmdk_extent_table.c libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path memory corruption

Published Nov 5, 2026 · Updated Nov 9, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in libyal libvmdk up to 3fdd7839758e9f44ef95e1dfccde8552b860a4fc. Affected is the function libvmdk_extent_table_get_extent_data_file_path of the file libvmdk/libvmdk_extent_table.c of the component Extent Data File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The identifier of the patch is 175d3fc0a0b961f362f16e7560a6169d7213e16b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
libyal libvmdk 3fdd7839758e9f44ef95e1dfccde8552b860a4fc —

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian 14 libvmdk No fix yet —
Debian 13 libvmdk No fix yet —
Debian 12 libvmdk No fix yet —
ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu 26.10 libvmdk No fix yet —
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)
ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS libvmdk No fix yet —

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