CVE-2026-4738
GDAL Bundled zlib (inftree9.c) Pointer Offset Optimization Undefined Behavior Allows Heap Corruption or Remote Code Execution
Description
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in OSGeo gdal (frmts/zlib/contrib/infback9 modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inftree9.C. This issue affects gdal: before 3.11.0.
INFO
Published Date :
March 24, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 24, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 1a37b84a-8e51-4525-b3d6-87e2fae01dbd | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update gdal to version 3.11.0 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for affected modules.
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-2026-4738.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal/pull/12244 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in OSGeo gdal (frmts/zlib/contrib/infback9 modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files inftree9.C. This issue affects gdal: before 3.11.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:A/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:P/AU:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:L/U:Amber Added CWE CWE-119 Added Reference https://github.com/OSGeo/gdal/pull/12244