A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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Title Heap‑Based Buffer Overflow in vtkWindBladeReader
First Time appeared Vtk
Vtk vtk
Vendors & Products Vtk
Vtk vtk

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

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Description A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weaknesses CWE-122
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T18:16:40.913Z

Reserved: 2026-05-25T20:27:58.617Z

Link: CVE-2026-9536

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-29T19:17:30.047

Modified: 2026-10-29T19:17:30.047

Link: CVE-2026-9536

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Updated: 2026-10-29T20:00:29Z

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