CVE-2026-29022: dr_libs dr_wav.h version 0.14.4 and earlier (fixed in commit 8a7258c) contain a heap buffer overflow vulnerabi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-29022?

dr libs: upgrade to newer than 0.14.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-29022 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29022 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-2026-29022 affect?

CVE-2026-29022 affects dr libs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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. Attackers

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-29022?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-29022 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting dr libs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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. Attackers can exploit a mismatch between sampleLoopCount validation in pass 1 and unconditional processing in pass 2 to overflow heap allocations with 36 bytes of attacker-controlled data through any drwav_init_*_with_m

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2026-03-03
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: mackron

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-03 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 19:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mackron dr libs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.14.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.14.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dr-libs || rpm -q dr-libs || dr-libs --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.14.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dr-libs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dr-libs

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-2026-29022?

dr libs: upgrade to newer than 0.14.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-29022 being exploited?

CVE-2026-29022 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-2026-29022 affect?

CVE-2026-29022 affects dr libs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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. Attackers

How urgent is CVE-2026-29022?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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