CVE-2025-9136

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

12 Sep 2025, 14:55

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libretro:retroarch:1.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Libretro
Libretro retroarch
References () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555 - () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555 - Issue Tracking, Patch
References () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555#issuecomment-2651403849 - () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555#issuecomment-2651403849 - Issue Tracking, Patch
References () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555/commits/6446f045ec7fc6a5cac3e8ec35a2f0a5889c88e8 - () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/pull/17555/commits/6446f045ec7fc6a5cac3e8ec35a2f0a5889c88e8 - Patch
References () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/releases/tag/v1.21.0 - () https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/releases/tag/v1.21.0 - Release Notes
References () https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320516 - () https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320516 - Permissions Required, VDB Entry
References () https://vuldb.com/?id.320516 - () https://vuldb.com/?id.320516 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://vuldb.com/?submit.617657 - () https://vuldb.com/?submit.617657 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

19 Aug 2025, 14:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://vuldb.com/?submit.617657 - () https://vuldb.com/?submit.617657 -

19 Aug 2025, 13:42

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Summary
  • (es) Se ha encontrado una falla en libretro RetroArch 1.18.0/1.19.0/1.20.0. Esta afecta a la función filestream_vscanf del archivo libretro-common/streams/file_stream.c. Esta manipulación provoca lecturas fuera de los límites. El ataque debe ejecutarse localmente. Actualizar a la versión 1.21.0 mitiga este problema. Se recomienda actualizar el componente afectado.

19 Aug 2025, 12:15

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-08-19 12:15

Updated : 2025-09-12 14:55


NVD link : CVE-2025-9136

Mitre link : CVE-2025-9136

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-9136


JSON object : View

Products Affected

libretro

  • retroarch
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

CWE-125

Out-of-bounds Read