CVE-2026-28764
MediaArea MediaInfoLib LXF Element Parsing Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LXF element parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .lxf file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MediaArea MediaInfoLib to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for MediaInfoLib.
- Recompile MediaInfoLib with updated source code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-28764.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-28764 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-28764
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Removed Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Removed Reference Type https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description MediaArea MediaInfoLib LXF element parsing heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LXF element parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .lxf file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Removed Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Removed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: MediaInfoLib de MediaArea, Description: Vulnerabilidad de desbordamiento de búfer basado en montículo en el análisis de elementos LXF de MediaArea MediaInfoLib -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-28764', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-21T12:04:48.345991Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'MediaArea', 'product': 'MediaInfoLib', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '26.01'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mediaarea:mediainfolib:26.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Talos: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MediaArea MediaInfoLib LXF element parsing heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-823 Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2371