CVE-2025-35984 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PCX Image Decoding functionality of the SAIL Image Decoding Library v0.9.8. When decoding the image data from a specially crafted .pcx file, a heap-based buffer overflow can occur which allows for remote code execution. An attacker will need to convince the library to read a file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sail	Sail	0.9.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-122

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2217ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2217

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-35984?

CVE-2025-35984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PCX Image Decoding functionality of the SAIL Image Decoding Library v0.9.8. When decoding the image data from a specially crafted .pcx file, a heap-base...

How severe is CVE-2025-35984?

CVE-2025-35984 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-35984?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sail Sail.