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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-20889 · published 7 April 2026

CVE-2026-20889: Libraw integer overflow vulnerability

Libraw · Libraw

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the x3f_thumb_loader functionality of LibRaw Commit d20315b. A specially crafted malicious file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.80% · top 45.0% CWE-190 · Integer overflowCWE-120 · Classic buffer overflow
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.80%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
9References, 2 tagged exploit
15 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the x3f_thumb_loader functionality of LibRaw Commit d20315b. A specially crafted malicious file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2358 ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2358 ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:13284
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:14224
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:14655
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:14673
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-20889
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2455942
https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-20889.json

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-20889), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.