Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting webmproject/libvpx package, versions [,1.17.0-rc1)
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- published16 Feb 2026
- disclosed16 Feb 2026
- creditjayjayjazz
Introduced: 16 Feb 2026
CVE-2026-2447 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade webmproject/libvpx to version 1.17.0-rc1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow due to improper handling of memory allocation in the libvpx. An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash by supplying specially crafted media files.