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CVE-2026-56942

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.27% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-15 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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The vulnerability arises from a missing bounds check in the ReadTileInfo function of vp9hwd_headers.cc, allowing for an out-of-bounds write. This flaw can lead to remote privilege escalation without requiring any user interaction, making it particularly critical for environments where the affected products are deployed. Organizations utilizing these products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-56942
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.27%

Original NVD Description

In ReadTileInfo of vp9hwd_headers.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.