CVE-2026-8088: Out-of-Bounds Read in OSGeo gdal
CVE-2026-8088 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The issue exists in the GDfieldinfo function within the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi. c and requires local access to exploit. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1 addresses the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the GDfieldinfo function of OSGeo gdal up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw can be triggered by local manipulation, potentially leading to reading memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating a moderate impact with low attack complexity and requiring local privileges. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1, which includes the patch identified by commit a791f70f8eaec540974ec989ca6fb00266b7646c.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low attack complexity but requires local access and privileges. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since this is a local vulnerability, restricting local access and applying the patch are the primary mitigations. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in 3.13.0RC1.
CVE-2026-8088: Out-of-Bounds Read in OSGeo gdal
Description
CVE-2026-8088 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The issue exists in the GDfieldinfo function within the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi. c and requires local access to exploit. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1 addresses the vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the GDfieldinfo function of OSGeo gdal up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw can be triggered by local manipulation, potentially leading to reading memory outside the intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, indicating a moderate impact with low attack complexity and requiring local privileges. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1, which includes the patch identified by commit a791f70f8eaec540974ec989ca6fb00266b7646c.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to information disclosure or application instability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low attack complexity but requires local access and privileges. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. Since this is a local vulnerability, restricting local access and applying the patch are the primary mitigations. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fix in 3.13.0RC1.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T12:34:26.732Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fcf0c4cbff5d86102bd613
Added to database: 5/7/2026, 8:06:28 PM
Last enriched: 5/7/2026, 8:21:26 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 9:07:01 PM
Views: 4
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