CVE-2026-8084: Out-of-Bounds Read in OSGeo gdal
CVE-2026-8084 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The flaw exists in the memmove function within the HDF-EOS Grid File Handler component. Exploitation requires local access and does not involve user interaction. A fix is available by upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4 involves an out-of-bounds read caused by improper handling in the memmove function of the HDF-EOS Grid File Handler (file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/SWapi.c). The issue can be triggered locally and does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 resolves the issue. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and local attack vector with no privileges required beyond local access.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation. The medium severity reflects the limited scope and impact of the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the OSGeo gdal library to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the vulnerability requires local access, restricting local user permissions and access can also reduce risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the upgrade resolves the issue.
CVE-2026-8084: Out-of-Bounds Read in OSGeo gdal
Description
CVE-2026-8084 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The flaw exists in the memmove function within the HDF-EOS Grid File Handler component. Exploitation requires local access and does not involve user interaction. A fix is available by upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4. 8.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4 involves an out-of-bounds read caused by improper handling in the memmove function of the HDF-EOS Grid File Handler (file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/SWapi.c). The issue can be triggered locally and does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 resolves the issue. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and local attack vector with no privileges required beyond local access.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation. The medium severity reflects the limited scope and impact of the vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the OSGeo gdal library to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since the vulnerability requires local access, restricting local user permissions and access can also reduce risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the upgrade resolves the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T12:21:31.524Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fcdf30cbff5d86101f14bb
Added to database: 5/7/2026, 6:51:28 PM
Last enriched: 5/7/2026, 7:07:24 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:59:07 PM
Views: 4
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