CVE-2026-111139

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%

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CVE-2026-111139 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NetSurf libnsbmp through 0.1.7 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in bmp_decode_mask() that allows attackers to read one byte past the image buffer by supplying crafted ICO files. Attackers can provide an ICO whose inner bitmap width is not a multiple of 8, causing a heap over-read that can crash applications calling bmp_decode().. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetSurf libnsbmp through 0.1.7 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in bmp_decode_mask() that allows attackers to read one byte past the image buffer by supplying crafted ICO files. Attackers can provide an ICO whose inner bitmap width is not a multiple of 8, causing a heap over-read that can crash applications calling bmp_decode().

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
NetSurflibnsbmp<= 0.1.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-111139?
NetSurf libnsbmp through 0.1.7 contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in bmp_decode_mask() that allows attackers to read one byte past the image buffer by supplying crafted ICO files. Attackers can provide an ICO whose inner bitmap width is not a multiple of 8, causing a heap over-read that can crash applications calling bmp_decode().
How severe is CVE-2026-111139?
CVE-2026-111139 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-111139?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST