CVE-2026-8213: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OSGeo gdal
CVE-2026-8213 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The issue exists in the GDSDfldsrch function within the Grid File Handler component. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1 addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the GDSDfldsrch function of the frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi.c file in OSGeo gdal up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to cause memory corruption by manipulating inputs to this function. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a patch identified by commit 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd is available in version 3.13.0RC1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to heap memory corruption, potentially causing application crashes or other unintended behavior. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.8 (medium) score reflects the limited attack vector and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which includes the patch for this vulnerability (commit 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd). No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on user upgrade.
CVE-2026-8213: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OSGeo gdal
Description
CVE-2026-8213 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the OSGeo gdal library affecting versions up to 3. 13. 0dev-4. The issue exists in the GDSDfldsrch function within the Grid File Handler component. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 3. 13. 0RC1 addresses this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the GDSDfldsrch function of the frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/GDapi.c file in OSGeo gdal up to version 3.13.0dev-4. The flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to cause memory corruption by manipulating inputs to this function. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a patch identified by commit 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd is available in version 3.13.0RC1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to heap memory corruption, potentially causing application crashes or other unintended behavior. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction. The CVSS 4.8 (medium) score reflects the limited attack vector and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected OSGeo gdal component to version 3.13.0RC1 or later, which includes the patch for this vulnerability (commit 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd). No other official remediation or temporary fixes are indicated. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on user upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-09T07:09:26.613Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ffbdf4cbff5d86108ccffb
Added to database: 5/9/2026, 11:06:28 PM
Last enriched: 5/9/2026, 11:21:19 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 12:15:20 AM
Views: 5
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