Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Biosig Project's Parsing Functionality
CVE-2026-20777

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-20777?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the WFT parsing functionality of the Libbiosig library. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit a specially crafted .wft file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. By delivering a malicious file, a threat actor can manipulate the application's memory, posing significant security risks. Users and organizations relying on Libbiosig versions 3.9.2 and the Master Branch (db9a9a63) should take immediate action to mitigate exposure and protect their environments.

Affected Version(s)

libbiosig 3.9.2

libbiosig Master Branch (db9a9a63)

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Mark Bereza and Lilith >_> of Cisco Talos.
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