CVE-2026-8087: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OSGeo gdal
CVE-2026-8087 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw exists in the GDnentries function within the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi.c and can be triggered by manipulating the DataFieldName argument. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 is recommended to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the GDnentries function of OSGeo gdal's HDF4 EOS driver code. By manipulating the DataFieldName argument, an attacker with local privileges can cause memory corruption. The issue affects versions up to 3.13.0dev-4. The vendor has released a patch identified by commit 184f77dbcc74118c062c05e464c88161d3c37b9b, and upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 mitigates the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing application crashes or memory corruption. The attack requires local access and does not require user interaction. No direct evidence of remote exploitation or privilege escalation is provided. The availability of a public exploit increases the risk of local attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which includes the patch identified by commit 184f77dbcc74118c062c05e464c88161d3c37b9b. This is the official fix addressing the vulnerability. No alternative mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-8087: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OSGeo gdal
Description
CVE-2026-8087 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw exists in the GDnentries function within the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi.c and can be triggered by manipulating the DataFieldName argument. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 is recommended to address this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the GDnentries function of OSGeo gdal's HDF4 EOS driver code. By manipulating the DataFieldName argument, an attacker with local privileges can cause memory corruption. The issue affects versions up to 3.13.0dev-4. The vendor has released a patch identified by commit 184f77dbcc74118c062c05e464c88161d3c37b9b, and upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 mitigates the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow, potentially causing application crashes or memory corruption. The attack requires local access and does not require user interaction. No direct evidence of remote exploitation or privilege escalation is provided. The availability of a public exploit increases the risk of local attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which includes the patch identified by commit 184f77dbcc74118c062c05e464c88161d3c37b9b. This is the official fix addressing the vulnerability. No alternative mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T12:34:23.855Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fce65acbff5d861023a2f6
Added to database: 05/07/2026, 19:22:02 UTC
Last enriched: 05/15/2026, 10:59:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 156
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