# CVE-2026-8212: gdal-bin: A flaw has been found in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4

CVE-2026-8212 is fixed in 13 products on 1 platform, first by gdal-bin 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, released May 9, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-8212
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0021
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 9, 2026

## Description

A flaw has been found in OSGeo gdal up to 3.13.0dev-4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SWSDfldsrch of the file frmts/hdf4/hdf-eos/SWapi.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.13.0RC1 addresses this issue. This patch is called 3e04c0385630e4d42517046d9a4967dfccfeb7fd. The affected component should be upgraded.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gdal Debian 14 | 3.13.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8212](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-8212.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-bin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-bin 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gdal-bin-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-bin Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-bin 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gdal-bin-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-bin Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-bin 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gdal-bin-3.4.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-bin Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1 | [gdal-bin 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gdal-bin-3.8.4-dfsg-3ubuntu3-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-bin Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-bin 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-gdal-bin-3.12.2-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-data Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-data 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gdal-data-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-data Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-data 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gdal-data-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-data Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-data 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gdal-data-3.4.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-data Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1 | [gdal-data 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gdal-data-3.8.4-dfsg-3ubuntu3-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-data Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-data 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-gdal-data-3.12.2-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-plugins Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1 | [gdal-plugins 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gdal-plugins-3.8.4-dfsg-3ubuntu3-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | gdal-plugins Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gdal-plugins 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-gdal-plugins-3.12.2-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal-java Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal-java 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgdal-java-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal-java 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libgdal-java-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal-perl Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal-perl 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgdal-perl-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal-perl Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal-perl 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libgdal-perl-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal-perl Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal-perl 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libgdal-perl-3.4.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal20 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal20 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libgdal20-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal26 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal26 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libgdal26-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal30 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal30 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libgdal30-3.4.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal34t64 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1 | [libgdal34t64 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libgdal34t64-3.8.4-dfsg-3ubuntu3-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | libgdal38 Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libgdal38 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-libgdal38-3.12.2-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | python-gdal Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python-gdal 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-gdal-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-gdal Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-gdal 2.2.3+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-gdal-2.2.3-dfsg-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-gdal Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-gdal 3.0.4+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-gdal-3.0.4-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 9, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-gdal Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-gdal 3.4.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-python3-gdal-3.4.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-gdal Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1 | [python3-gdal 3.8.4+dfsg-3ubuntu3+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-python3-gdal-3.8.4-dfsg-3ubuntu3-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |
| Linux | python3-gdal Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [python3-gdal 3.12.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-python3-gdal-3.12.2-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 26, 2026 |

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