CVE-2025-69261

Description

WasmEdge is a WebAssembly runtime. Prior to version 0.16.0-alpha.3, a multiplication in `WasmEdge/include/runtime/instance/memory.h` can wrap, causing `checkAccessBound()` to incorrectly allow the access. This leads to a segmentation fault. Version 0.16.0-alpha.3 contains a patch for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-190 Integer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linuxfoundation	wasmedge	< 0.16.0
linuxfoundation	wasmedge	All
linuxfoundation	wasmedge	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WasmEdge/WasmEdge/commit/37cc9fa19bd23edbbdaa9252059b17f191fa4d17 https://github.com/WasmEdge/WasmEdge/security/advisories/GHSA-89fm-8mr7-gg4m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-69261? +

WasmEdge is a WebAssembly runtime. Prior to version 0.16.0-alpha.3, a multiplication in `WasmEdge/include/runtime/instance/memory.h` can wrap, causing `checkAccessBound()` to incorrectly allow the access. This leads to a segmentation fault. Version 0.16.0-alpha.3 contains a patch for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-69261? +

CVE-2025-69261 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-69261? +

CVE-2025-69261 affects products from linuxfoundation, specifically: wasmedge. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-69261? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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