CVE-2026-8822
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CVE-2026-8822 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| vtk | vtk | 9.6.1 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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