# CVE-2025-49589: pcsx2: PCSX2 is a free and open-source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator

CVE-2025-49589 is fixed in pcsx2 on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2025-49589, released June 12, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-49589
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0032
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 12, 2025

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | pcsx2 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.6.0+dfsg-3+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-49589](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-49589.md) | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Linux | pcsx2 Debian 14 | 2.4.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-49589](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-49589.md) | Jun 12, 2025 |

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