CVE-2026-79113: OpenAPV heap-based buffer overflow in read_bitstream

CVE-2026-79113 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-03

OpenAPV is a video processing library used in content creation and media workflows. A heap-based buffer overflow in its read_bitstream function could allow an attacker to trigger a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code when processing malformed video files.

Vendors: Academy Software Foundation.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-79113 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-79113 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-79113?
Informational severity, published 3 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Academy Software Foundation OpenAPV before 1.1.1.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-79113?
Yes: fixed in 1.1.1.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-79113 attacked?
It is attacked over the network or with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-79113?
Check whether you run Academy Software Foundation OpenAPV at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.1.1.0

Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the read_bitstream function of OpenAPV before version 1.1.1.0. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient bounds checking on read operations, allowing an attacker to write past allocated buffer boundaries. The issue was patched in version 1.1.1.0 by adding proper read_size limit validation.

Affected products

  • Academy Software Foundation OpenAPV before 1.1.1.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-15: patched
  • 2026-10-03: disclosed

References

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