ZDI-26-549: OriginLab OriginPro OGG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab OriginPro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18290.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18290 is a remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro caused by an out-of-bounds write during OGG file parsing. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, allowing an attacker to write past the end of an allocated data structure. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted file or visiting a malicious webpage, enabling arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. OriginLab has issued a patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running OriginPro. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. Exploitation requires user interaction but does not require prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has released an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the update promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond applying the vendor-provided patch.
ZDI-26-549: OriginLab OriginPro OGG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OriginLab OriginPro. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18290.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18290 is a remote code execution vulnerability in OriginLab OriginPro caused by an out-of-bounds write during OGG file parsing. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, allowing an attacker to write past the end of an allocated data structure. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted file or visiting a malicious webpage, enabling arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. OriginLab has issued a patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running OriginPro. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment. Exploitation requires user interaction but does not require prior authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
OriginLab has released an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the update promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond applying the vendor-provided patch.
Technical Details
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
- Article Source
- {"url":"http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-549/","fetched":true,"fetchedAt":"2026-08-12T20:03:42.494Z","wordCount":211}
Threat ID: 6a7cd31bbf8831d5391488ef
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:10:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 20:12:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 22:21:14 UTC
Views: 2
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