Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 19, 2025· Updated Aug 19, 2025
libretro RetroArch file_stream.c filestream_vscanf out-of-bounds
CVE-2025-9136
Description
A flaw has been found in libretro RetroArch 1.18.0/1.19.0/1.20.0. This affects the function filestream_vscanf of the file libretro-common/streams/file_stream.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack needs to be launched locally. Upgrading to version 1.21.0 mitigates this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Affected products
2Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
7- github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555/commits/6446f045ec7fc6a5cac3e8ec35a2f0a5889c88e8mitreissue-trackingpatch
- github.com/libretro/RetroArch/releases/tag/v1.21.0mitrepatch
- vuldb.commitrethird-party-advisory
- github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555mitreissue-tracking
- github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555mitreissue-tracking
- vuldb.commitresignaturepermissions-required
- vuldb.commitrevdb-entrytechnical-description
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