CVE-2026-22554

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Channel Splitting functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .riff file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2374	Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2374	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mediaarea:mediainfolib:26.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

23 Sep 2026, 12:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	~~(en) MediaArea MediaInfoLib Channel Splitting heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability~~	(en) A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Channel Splitting functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .riff file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Information

Published : 2026-05-20 14:16

Updated : 2026-09-23 12:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-22554

Mitre link : CVE-2026-22554

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-22554

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Products Affected

mediaarea

mediainfolib

CWE

CWE-122

Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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