Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in VTK Wind Blade Reader Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2026-9536

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vtk

Status
Vtk
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-9536?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the FindVariableOffsets function of the vtkWindBladeReader component of VTK. This vulnerability can be triggered by submitting a specially crafted .wind file, potentially allowing an attacker to exploit the flaw and execute arbitrary code. It is crucial for users of VTK version 9.6.1 to be aware of this risk and implement necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

vtk 9.6.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
https://vtk.org/download/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Emmanuel Tacheau of Cisco Talos
.