CVE-2021-26825: An integer overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 that can be triggered when loading specially craft

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-26825?

godot engine: upgrade to newer than 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-26825 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26825 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-26825 affect?

CVE-2021-26825 affects godot engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An integer overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 that can be triggered when loading specially crafted.TGA image files. The vulnerability exists in ImageLoaderTGA::load_image() function at line: const size_t buffer_size = (tga_hea

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-26825 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting godot engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 that can be triggered when loading specially crafted.TGA image files. The vulnerability exists in ImageLoaderTGA::load_image() function at line: const size_t buffer_size = (tga_header.image_width * tga_header.image_height) * pixel_size; The bug leads to Dynamic stack buffer overflow. Depending on the context of the application, attack vector can be local or remote, and can lead to code e

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2021-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: godotengine

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

godotengine godot engine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy godot-engine || rpm -q godot-engine || godot-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade godot-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade godot-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-26825?

godot engine: upgrade to newer than 3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-26825 being exploited?

CVE-2021-26825 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-26825 affect?

CVE-2021-26825 affects godot engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An integer overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 that can be triggered when loading specially crafted.TGA image files. The vulnerability exists in ImageLoaderTGA::load_image() function at line: const size_t buffer_size = (tga_hea

How urgent is CVE-2021-26825?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-26826 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE A stack overflow issue exists in Godot Engine up to v3.2 and is caused by improper boundary checks when loadin

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