CVE-2026-79616
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Qt Quick PathSvg

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: TQtC

Description
Out-of-bounds read while parsing untrusted SVG path strings in Qt Quick's Context2D.path / PathSvg.path.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-79616
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85183

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Vendor Product Version / Range
qt qt_quick *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in Qt Quick's Context2D.path and PathSvg.path components. It occurs when parsing untrusted SVG path strings, potentially allowing an attacker to read memory outside the intended buffer.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data in memory, cause crashes, or potentially execute arbitrary code. The impact depends on the application's use of Qt Quick and SVG path parsing.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Qt Quick to the latest patched version as soon as possible. Monitor Qt's official security advisories for patches. If using SVG path parsing in Context2D or PathSvg, validate input data to prevent untrusted SVG path strings from being processed.

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