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CVE-2026-84446

7.5 · HIGH

libheif is a HEIF and AVIF file format decoder and encoder.

Published Sep 18, 2026CWE-835EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2026-84446 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libheif is a HEIF and AVIF file format decoder and encoder. Prior to 1.23.2, crafted HEIF sequence timing and edit-list data can make Track::init_sample_timing_table() compute a logical m_num_output_samples value that exceeds the uint32_t counters used by Track_Visual::decode_next_image_sample() and Track::get_next_sample_raw_data(). The resulting comparison can never reach the oversized output count, causing non-terminating decode or raw-sample loops and bypassing max_sequence_frames. The same sequence path repeatedly calls Box_stts::get_sample_duration() and allocates Chunk::m_sample_ranges and Track::m_presentation_timeline outside MemoryHandle accounting, allowing severe CPU and memory exhaustion from a small file. This issue is fixed in version 1.23.2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/strukturag/libheif/commit/3a7a69ae325f652e48c026b8241ab25bedf44d9bGitHubgithub.com/strukturag/libheif/releases/tag/v1.23.2GitHubgithub.com/strukturag/libheif/security/advisories/GHSA-xw34-mjcp-jqh8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84446?

CVE-2026-84446 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-84446?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-84446?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-84446?

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