Buffer overflow in Mackron Dr_libs

CVE-2026-29022

dr_libs dr_wav.h version 0.14.4 and earlier (fixed in commit 8a7258c) contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the drwav__read_smpl_to_metadata_obj() function of dr_wav.h that allows memory corruption via crafted WAV files. Attacker…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (11.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-29022?
CVE-2026-29022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mackron Dr_libs, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-03-03.
How severe is CVE-2026-29022?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.