Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LXF parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib (version(s): 26.01). A specially crafted .lxf file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Published: 2026-05-26
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The updated description indicates that the vulnerability in MediaInfoLib’s LXF parsing component has been revised, but the specific changes are not included in the data available. Based on the available information, the issue remains a heap-based buffer overflow that can be triggered by a specially crafted .lxf file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The flaw stems from improper bounds checking (CWE‑191) and could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability if an attacker supplies malicious content.

Affected Systems

The affected product is MediaArea MediaInfoLib. The known affected version is 26.01, and any installation that uses the LXF parsing component may be vulnerable until a patch becomes available.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high severity. The EPSS score is < 1%, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be the execution of a malicious LXF file, either through local file modification or external file injection into an application that processes LXF data. No public exploit has been disclosed as of the information provided.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 13:28 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Verify whether a newer version of MediaInfoLib that fixes the LXF buffer overflow has been released by MediaArea and plan to upgrade immediately.
  • If an upgrade is not yet feasible, restrict or disable the loading of LXF files from untrusted sources to prevent the vulnerable parser from being invoked.
  • Configure monitoring to alert on anomalous crashes or signs of heap corruption in applications that use MediaInfoLib.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 13:28 UTC.

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History

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title LXF Parsing Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in MediaInfoLib

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

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

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mediaarea mediainfolib
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mediaarea:mediainfolib:26.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mediaarea mediainfolib

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mediaarea
Mediaarea mediainfo
Vendors & Products Mediaarea
Mediaarea mediainfo

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000


Tue, 26 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 26 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title LXF Parsing Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in MediaInfoLib

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description MediaArea MediaInfoLib LXF parsing heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-191
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Mediaarea Mediainfo Mediainfolib
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-23T11:57:46.549Z

Reserved: 2026-02-06T17:51:41.480Z

Link: CVE-2026-25104

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-05-26T09:08:20.382Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2026-05-26T09:16:19.397

Modified: 2026-09-23T12:17:05.923

Link: CVE-2026-25104

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-23T13:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-191

    Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)