CVE-2025-70293

Integer Overflow in Denx U-Boot ext4fs_get_bgdtable Allows Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Aug 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Denx U-Boot before 2026.04. An integer overflow vulnerability exists in function ext4fs_get_bgdtable, the size calculation can lead to under allocation and this underallocated buffer will be used in memcpy() which could lead to arbitrary code execution, a denial of service, or other unspecified impacts.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8884-1 U-Boot vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Integer Overflow in Denx U-Boot ext4fs_get_bgdtable Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
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Title Integer Overflow in ext4fs_get_bgdtable Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in Denx U‑Boot
Weaknesses CWE-787
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Weaknesses CWE-122
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Denx
Denx u-boot
Vendors & Products Denx
Denx u-boot
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Title Integer Overflow in ext4fs_get_bgdtable Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in Denx U‑Boot
Weaknesses CWE-190
CWE-787
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue was discovered in Denx U-Boot before 2026.04. An integer overflow vulnerability exists in function ext4fs_get_bgdtable, the size calculation can lead to under allocation and this underallocated buffer will be used in memcpy() which could lead to arbitrary code execution, a denial of service, or other unspecified impacts.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 1, 2026, 6:25 PM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 9:10 PM