CVE-2026-8822EUVD-2026-113324
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1).
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- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The VTK (Visualization Toolkit) software library is affected, specifically its DEM file reader component used to load USGS elevation data. A maliciously crafted DEM file can trigger a memory corruption (buffer overflow) that could allow an attacker to disrupt the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.
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A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted USGS DEM can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Timeline
- CVE published
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Affected versions
- vtk vtk
9.6.1