CVE-2025-70101: An out-of-bounds read in the ext4_ext_binsearch_idx function in src/ext4_extent.c of the lwext4 1.0.0 libra...
An out-of-bounds read in the ext4_ext_binsearch_idx function in src/ext4_extent.c of the lwext4 1.0.0 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying a specially crafted ext4 filesystem image. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient validation of extent header fields before performing a binary search over extent index entries, which can result in invalid pointer calculations and an out-of-bounds memory read during extent tree traversal.
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CVE-2025-70101 affects lwext4 1.0.0 when it parses a specially crafted ext4 filesystem image. A malformed image can trigger an out-of-bounds read in extent traversal, potentially crashing the process or exposing memory. Business risk is highest where untrusted disk images are accepted or analyzed. Exposure appears limited to software embedding lwext4 1.0.0 and processing ext4 filesystem images, especially from external users or automated intake. The CVE record does not provide CPEs or a broader affected-product list. Treat as a moderate-priority dependency risk. Prioritize systems that ingest third-party disk images, forensic artifacts, firmware images, or customer-supplied files. Defer emergency response unless active exploitation or broader affected-product evidence appears. Mitigation focus: Check lwext4 vendor guidance for a fixed version or corrective commit.; Restrict processing of untrusted ext4 images until vendor remediation is confirmed.; Run filesystem image parsing in isolated, least-privileged environments..
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.