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CVE-2026-108978 Samsung Opensource CVE debrief
CVE-2026-108978 is a medium-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Samsung Opensource rlottie, specifically affecting version e57b094f03c39a751a1fded6f7d6c13f1ed95ec9. The vulnerability allows for Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables. Defenders responsible for systems using Samsung Opensource rlottie, particularly those with exposure to environment variables, should assess their exposure and prioritize verification and potential remediation based on specifics of their environment and potential impacts. Verification of rlottie version e57b094f03c39a751a1fded6f7d6c13f1ed95ec9 in the environment is required to determine exposure. Potential buffer overflow could lead
- Vendor
- Samsung Opensource
- Product
- rlottie
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-11
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-11
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-11
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-11
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems using Samsung Opensource rlottie, particularly those with exposure to environment variables, should assess their exposure and prioritize verification and potential remediation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-108978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Opensource rlottie that requires verification of affected versions and assessment of exposure to environment variables. Defenders should prioritize verification and potential remediation based on the specifics of their environment.
- Verification of rlottie version e57b094f03c39a751a1fded6f7d6c13f1ed95ec9 in the environment is required to determine exposure.
- Potential buffer overflow could lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts, requiring further investigation.
- Remediation priority is uncertain without further information from Samsung Opensource.
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Samsung Opensource rlottie, specifically affecting version e57b094f03c39a751a1fded6f7d6c13f1ed95ec9. The vulnerability allows for Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables. This issue could potentially lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts, requiring further investigation and assessment of exposure to environment variables that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the affected version of rlottie in their environment and assessing exposure to environment variables that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of rlottie in your environment and check for exposure to environment variables that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.
- Assess the potential impact of a buffer overflow on your systems and prioritize remediation accordingly.
- Monitor for any updates from Samsung Opensource regarding this vulnerability and implement compensating controls if necessary.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability, including its existence in rlottie version e57b094f03c39a751a1fded6f7d6c13f1ed95ec9. However, details about potential exploitation, impact, and remediation are not provided.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-108978 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108978
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-108978 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108978
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CVE-2026-108978
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108978.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Samsung/rlottie/pull/609/
Supplemental source
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.