CVE-2026-105837: libmikmod integer overflow in DSM_Load

CVE-2026-105837 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-10-06

libmikmod is an audio library that plays module sound files in formats like XM, IT, and S3M. A crafted DSM audio file can trigger an integer overflow that overwrites heap memory, potentially crashing the application or allowing arbitrary code execution if the library is used in a program that processes untrusted audio files.

Technologies: Libmikmod. Vendors: Libmikmod.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-105837 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105837 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-105837?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 6 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Libmikmod before 3.3.14.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105837?
Yes: fixed in libmikmod 3.3.14. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-105837 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-105837?
Check whether you run Libmikmod at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: libmikmod 3.3.14

Technical details

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the DSM_Load() function in load_dsm.c, where the product of numchn (channel count) and numpat (pattern count) fields can wrap around a 16-bit boundary. This causes heap buffer allocation to be too small, leading to heap buffer overflow. The vulnerability is triggered via a malformed DSM module file and requires no authentication or user interaction beyond opening the file.

Affected products

  • libmikmod libmikmod before 3.3.14

Timeline

  • 2026-10-06: disclosed

References

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