CVE-2026-9536 vtk - Buffer Overflow

vtk 9.6.1 contains a heap-based buffer overflow caused by improper handling in FindVariableOffsets functionality, letting attackers trigger buffer overflow via a malicious .wind file, exploit requires attacker to provide crafted file.

CVSS base score 7.5 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.31% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Buffer Overflow
Impact
Remote Code Execution, Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published
29 October 2026
Updated
31 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-122

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version beyond 9.6.1.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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