# CVE-2026-9536: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1).

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-113321, GHSA-7643-HGRP-QW2P
- Severity: CVSS 7.5 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2026-10-29 · Updated: 2026-10-30

## Summary

The vtkWindBladeReader component of the VTK (Visualization Toolkit) software library is affected, specifically its FindVariableOffsets functionality when parsing .wind files. A maliciously crafted .wind file can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.

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## Affected

- vtk: 9.6.1

## Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

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## References

- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2424
- https://vtk.org/download/

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