CVE-2026-41216

Denial of Service via Invalid Pointer Dereference in VTK PNG Reader

Published Oct 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Vtk
Vtk vtk
Vendors & Products Vtk
Vtk vtk
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Title Denial of Service via Invalid Pointer Dereference in VTK PNG Reader
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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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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Oct 30, 2026, 5:22 PM
Reserved
Apr 28, 2026, 2:56 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 29, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Oct 30, 2026, 6:17 PM