CVE-2026-90783
CVE-2026-90783 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-680.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-680
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MKVToolNix through 101.0 contains a heap buffer overflow in the bundled avilib library's ODML superindex parser due to integer wraparound in 32-bit arithmetic. Attackers can craft a malicious AVI file with oversized entry counts that cause an undersized heap allocation, allowing a heap buffer overflow when the file is parsed with mkvmerge.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-90783?
- MKVToolNix through 101.0 contains a heap buffer overflow in the bundled avilib library's ODML superindex parser due to integer wraparound in 32-bit arithmetic. Attackers can craft a malicious AVI file with oversized entry counts that cause an undersized heap allocation, allowing a heap buffer overflow when the file is parsed with mkvmerge.
- How severe is CVE-2026-90783?
- CVE-2026-90783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-90783 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-90783?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-90783 published?
- CVE-2026-90783 was published on 2026-09-13 and last updated on 2026-09-30.
References
- https://codeberg.org/mbunkus/mkvtoolnix
- https://codeberg.org/mbunkus/mkvtoolnix/commit/1495126138e086080f0163bee27fafbdf956a1d0
- https://codeberg.org/mbunkus/mkvtoolnix/src/tag/release-101.0/lib/avilib-0.6.10/avilib.c#L2552-L2570
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mkvtoolnix-through-101.0-heap-buffer-overflow-via-avilib-odml-superindex-integer-wraparound
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/09/msg00040.html
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