Description
An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Published: 2026-10-29
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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History

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Vtk
Vtk vtk
Vendors & Products Vtk
Vtk vtk

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Title Denial of Service via Invalid Pointer Dereference in VTK PNG Reader

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

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Description An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weaknesses CWE-825
References
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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Vtk Vtk
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T18:16:43.058Z

Reserved: 2026-04-28T14:56:56.127Z

Link: CVE-2026-41216

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-29T19:17:21.710

Modified: 2026-10-29T19:17:21.710

Link: CVE-2026-41216

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Updated: 2026-10-29T20:00:26Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-825

    Expired Pointer Dereference