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CVE-2026-112272

libdisplay-info 0.4.0 Heap Out-of-Bounds Read via DisplayID v2 Parser

emersion libdisplay-info
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
6.8Medium
ExploitationPublic exploit codeCISA's assessment says proof of concept code is public, assessed 19 Oct 2026. Not in the KEV catalogCISA via CVE List
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.20%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 8% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published19 Oct 2026Updated 19 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

Libdisplay-info 0.4.0 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the DisplayID v2 section parser in displayid2.c that allows attackers to read past the EDID buffer via oversized data block lengths. Attackers can supply a crafted EDID from a malicious monitor, KVM, capture device, or file to over-advance the parse cursor and crash applications.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • libdisplay-infoaffected: 0.4.0CVE List

References 4