CVE-2025-35984: sail · Memory Corruption Vulnerability Exists
Affects sailSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (talos) | CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 |
|---|
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10sailpkg:deb/ubuntu/sail?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10sailpkg:deb/ubuntu/sail?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSsailpkg:deb/ubuntu/sail?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, avoid processing untrusted .pcx files with the affected versions of the SAIL Image Decoding Library.
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PCX Image Decoding functionality of the SAIL Image Decoding Library version 0.9.8 and related versions. This flaw can be triggered by processing a specially crafted .pcx file, potentially allowing remote code execution. The vulnerability requires an attacker to convince the library to read a malicious file. The CVSS score is 8.8, indicating high severity.