Improper input validation in MPEG4 codec in libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. (CVE-2026-21071)
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the MPEG4 codec within libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity. No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21071 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the MPEG4 codec component of libsavsvc.so before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This vulnerability enables local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which could cause memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The vulnerability affects versions prior to the specified SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to write outside the intended memory bounds, which may lead to memory corruption. The exact impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability is not detailed, but out-of-bounds writes typically risk application instability or potential privilege escalation. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1, applying that release or later may address the issue if confirmed by the vendor. No other mitigation recommendations are available from the provided data.
Improper input validation in MPEG4 codec in libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. (CVE-2026-21071)
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the MPEG4 codec within libsavsvc.so prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity. No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21071 describes an improper input validation vulnerability in the MPEG4 codec component of libsavsvc.so before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This vulnerability enables local attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory writes, which could cause memory corruption or other unintended behavior. The vulnerability affects versions prior to the specified SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to write outside the intended memory bounds, which may lead to memory corruption. The exact impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability is not detailed, but out-of-bounds writes typically risk application instability or potential privilege escalation. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1, applying that release or later may address the issue if confirmed by the vendor. No other mitigation recommendations are available from the provided data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-q2h3-fgc6-2gqw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21071"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a79f0dfbf8831d539f61f8f
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:15 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:00:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 3
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