CVE-2025-50129

Name: CVE-2025-50129
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-25T15:15:39.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-50129 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 .tga file, a heap-based buffer overflow can occur which allows for remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 .tga 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sail	Sail	0.9.8

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2220Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2220

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50129?

How severe is CVE-2025-50129?

CVE-2025-50129 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-50129?

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Source: NVD / NIST