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@DocMAX DocMAX commented Dec 25, 2025

This fix addresses a crash in the PCSX2 emulator when attempting to open CSO (Compressed ISO) files.

Root Cause

  • Uninitialized m_src pointer in CsoFileReader constructor
  • Invalid pointer handling in file operations
  • Memory corruption when dereferencing invalid pointers

Solution

  • Proper constructor initialization of all pointer members
  • Added IsValidPointer() helper function for runtime validation
  • Enhanced error handling throughout file operations
  • Defensive programming to prevent crashes

Changes Made

  1. pcsx2/CDVD/CsoFileReader.cpp:

    • Initialize all members in constructor
    • Add pointer validation helper function
    • Improve Open2() and Close2() methods
  2. libretro/libretro-common/streams/file_stream.c:

    • Add safety checks in filestream_close()
    • Prevent crashes on invalid file handles

Impact

  • Prevents crashes when opening CSO files
  • Maintains all existing functionality
  • Backward compatible
  • Follows best practices for defensive programming

Testing

  • All modified files compile successfully
  • Changes are minimal and focused
  • No breaking changes to existing functionality

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