CVE-2026-42057
High
Description
An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::vtkPNGReaderUpdate2 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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductVtk
PublishedOct 29, 2026
First seenNov 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-825CWE-825
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vtk vtk | 9.6 | — |
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