CVE-2026-8087 — OSGeo Gdal Buffer Overflow

title: CVE-2026-8087 - OSGeo Gdal Heap Buffer Overflow via GDapi.c
id: scw-2026-05-07-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
  This rule detects the execution of GDAL utilities with specific environment variables that might be indicative of an attempt to exploit CVE-2026-8087. The vulnerability lies within the GDapi.c file and is triggered by manipulating the DataFieldName argument, potentially leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. This detection focuses on the execution of GDAL binaries, which is a prerequisite for exploiting this local vulnerability.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-07
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-8087/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: process_creation
detection:
  selection:
      Image|startswith:
          - 'C:\Program Files\GDAL\'
          - '/usr/bin/gdal'
      CommandLine|contains:
          - 'GDAL_DATA'
      condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

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