Vulnerability Description
Ghidra before 12.2 contains a resource allocation without limits vulnerability in FileSystemIndexHelper used by TarFileSystem and ZipFileSystem, which store unbounded archive entries. Attackers can persuade a user to open or batch-import a crafted TAR or ZIP archive with excessive entries to exhaust the Java heap and hang the session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nsa | Ghidra | < 12.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidraProduct
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/commit/061ec06a79f4147267f6fc69Patch
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/releases/tag/Ghidra_12.2_buildRelease Notes
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-vvp8-2Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-before-12.2-denial-of-service-via-taThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-115398?
CVE-2026-115398 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Ghidra before 12.2 contains a resource allocation without limits vulnerability in FileSystemIndexHelper used by TarFileSystem and ZipFileSystem, which store unbounded archive entries. Attackers can pe...
How severe is CVE-2026-115398?
CVE-2026-115398 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115398?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nsa Ghidra.