CVE-2026-40335
libgphoto2: libgphoto2: Information disclosure via out-of-bounds read in ptp_unpack_DPV()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 18, 2026
Updated · July 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libgphoto2, a library for camera access. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ptp_unpack_DPV() function occurs because the software does not properly validate buffer boundaries when handling specific data types. An attacker with physical access to the device could exploit this to potentially disclose sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.2CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read