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 no user interaction is needed. A patch is available in version 3.13.0RC1 that resolves this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in OSGeo gdal up to version 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 by an attacker with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a fix is included in version 3.13.0RC1, identified by patch a791f70f8eaec540974ec989ca6fb00266b7646c.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to perform an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The CVSS 4.8 (medium) score reflects the limited attack vector (local) and lack of user interaction or elevated privileges required. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OSGeo gdal 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 fix is included in 3.13.0RC1.
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 no user interaction is needed. A patch is available in version 3.13.0RC1 that resolves this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in OSGeo gdal up to version 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 by an attacker with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a fix is included in version 3.13.0RC1, identified by patch a791f70f8eaec540974ec989ca6fb00266b7646c.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to perform an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The CVSS 4.8 (medium) score reflects the limited attack vector (local) and lack of user interaction or elevated privileges required. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OSGeo gdal 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 fix is included in 3.13.0RC1.
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: 05/07/2026, 18:51:28 UTC
Last enriched: 05/15/2026, 10:50:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 105
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