Vulnerability Description
Speex (libspeex) through 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in speex_bits_read_whole_bytes() in libspeex/bits.c that mishandles length truncation for non-owned SpeexBits buffers. Attackers can stream crafted Speex data into buffers set up with speex_bits_init_buffer() or speex_bits_set_bit_buffer() to corrupt heap or stack memory and crash applications.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xiph/speex
- https://github.com/xiph/speex/blob/Speex-1.2.1/libspeex/bits.c#L177
- https://github.com/xiph/speex/issues/42
- https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/speex/-/merge_requests/32
- https://hackmd.io/@haindpwn/speex-bits-read-whole-bytes-oob-write
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/speex-through-1.2.1-out-of-bounds-write-via
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116741?
CVE-2026-116741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Speex (libspeex) through 1.2.1 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in speex_bits_read_whole_bytes() in libspeex/bits.c that mishandles length truncation for non-owned SpeexBits buffers. Atta...
How severe is CVE-2026-116741?
CVE-2026-116741 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-116741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.