CVE-2025-49589 Details
Description
PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator. A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Kprintf_HLE function of PCSX2 versions up to 2.3.414. Opening a disc image that logs a specially crafted message may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if the user enabled IOP Console Logging. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.414.
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in PCSX2 versions prior to 2.3.414. The issue arises in the Kprintf_HLE function, where opening a disc image that contains a specially crafted message can enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, but only if the user has IOP Console Logging enabled.
Users can update to PCSX2 version 2.3.414 or later to address this vulnerability. For those who have not enabled IOP Logging, no action is needed.
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Assessed Jun 12, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 13, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/12823 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/12826 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/security/advisories/GHSA-f494-4xf7-xj35 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-121 | Stack-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| PCSX2 | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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