CVE-2026-118589 Details
Description
A weakness has been identified in nschloe meshio up to 5.3.5. Impacted is an unknown function of the file meshio/_vtk_42.py of the component VTK Reader. Executing a manipulation of the argument DIMENSIONS can lead to uncontrolled memory allocation. The attack can be executed remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A vulnerability allowing uncontrolled memory allocation has been identified in nschloe meshio versions through 5.3.5. The issue arises in the VTK Reader component, specifically within an unknown function of the file meshio/_vtk_42.py. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by manipulating the DIMENSIONS argument, leading to excessive memory usage.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/nschloe/meshio/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/nschloe/meshio/issues/1576 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-118589 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1026207 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/428027 | [email protected] | BundlePermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/428027/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
| CWE-789 | Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nschloe meshio | <= 5.3.5 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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