CVE-2026-8822
VTK Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update VTK to a patched version.
- Avoid processing untrusted DEM files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-8822.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2421 | |
| https://vtk.org/download/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-8822
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8822.json">CVE-2026-8822</a> Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2421 Added Reference https://vtk.org/download/