vtk9 - Debian Package Tracker

general

source: vtk9 (main)
version: 9.6.2+ds-4
maintainer: Debian Science Maintainers (archive) (DMD)
uploaders: Anton Gladky (DMD) – Nico Schlömer (DMD) – Gert Wollny (DMD)
arch: all any
std-ver: 4.7.4
VCS: Git (Browse, QA)

versions [more versions can be listed by madison] [old versions available from snapshot.debian.org]

[pool directory]

o-o-stable: 9.0.1+dfsg1-8
oldstable: 9.1.0+really9.1.0+dfsg2-5+deb12u1
stable: 9.3.0+dfsg1-4
testing: 9.6.2+ds-3
unstable: 9.6.2+ds-4

versioned links

9.0.1+dfsg1-8: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]
9.1.0+really9.1.0+dfsg2-5+deb12u1: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]
9.3.0+dfsg1-4: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]
9.5.2+dfsg4-5: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]
9.6.2+ds-3: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]
9.6.2+ds-4: [.dsc, use dget on this link to retrieve source package] [changelog] [copyright] [rules] [control]

binaries

libvtk9-dev
libvtk9-java
libvtk9-qt-dev
libvtk9.6
libvtk9.6-qt
python3-vtk9
vtk9 (1 bugs: 0, 1, 0, 0)
vtk9-doc
vtk9-examples

action needed

A new upstream version is available: 9.7.1 high

A new upstream version 9.7.1 is available, you should consider packaging it.

Created: 2026-02-06 Last update: 2026-11-05 01:31

10 security issues in trixie high

There are 10 open security issues in trixie.

6 important issues:

CVE-2026-8822: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted USGS DEM can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8824: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkBMPReader ExecuteDataWithInformation functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .bmp file can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9535: A out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the vtkChacoReader InputGraph2 functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted chaco can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9536: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41216: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42057: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::vtkPNGReaderUpdate2 functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

4 issues left for the package maintainer to handle:

CVE-2025-57106: (needs triaging) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) up to 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. The vulnerability occurs in the BufferDataExtractionWorker template function when processing GLTF accessor data.
CVE-2025-57107: (needs triaging) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) through 9.5.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. When processing specially crafted GLTF files, the copy constructor of Accessor objects fails to properly validate buffer boundaries before performing memory read operations.
CVE-2025-57108: (needs triaging) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) through 9.5.0 contains a heap use-after-free vulnerability in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. The vulnerability manifests during mesh object copy operations where vector members are accessed after the underlying memory has been freed, specifically when handling GLTF files with corrupted or invalid mesh reference structures.
CVE-2025-57109: (needs triaging) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Heap Use-After-Free in vtkGLTFImporter::ImportActors. When processing GLTF files with invalid scene node references, the application accesses string members of mesh objects that have been previously freed during actor import operations.

You can find information about how to handle these issues in the security team's documentation.

Created: 2025-10-30 Last update: 2026-11-02 11:47

6 security issues in sid high

There are 6 open security issues in sid.

6 important issues:

CVE-2026-8822: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted USGS DEM can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8824: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkBMPReader ExecuteDataWithInformation functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .bmp file can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9535: A out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the vtkChacoReader InputGraph2 functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted chaco can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9536: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41216: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42057: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::vtkPNGReaderUpdate2 functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Created: 2026-11-01 Last update: 2026-11-02 11:47

6 security issues in forky high

There are 6 open security issues in forky.

6 important issues:

CVE-2026-8822: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted USGS DEM can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8824: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkBMPReader ExecuteDataWithInformation functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .bmp file can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9535: A out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the vtkChacoReader InputGraph2 functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted chaco can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9536: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41216: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42057: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::vtkPNGReaderUpdate2 functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Created: 2026-11-01 Last update: 2026-11-02 11:47

11 security issues in bookworm high

There are 11 open security issues in bookworm.

6 important issues:

CVE-2026-8822: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkDEMReader ReadProfiles functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted USGS DEM can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8824: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the vtkBMPReader ExecuteDataWithInformation functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .bmp file can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9535: A out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the vtkChacoReader InputGraph2 functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted chaco can lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9536: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the vtkWindBladeReader FindVariableOffsets functionality of vtk (version(s): 9.6.1). A specially crafted .wind can lead to a buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41216: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::ExecuteInformation functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-42057: An invalid pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the vtkPNGReader::vtkPNGReaderUpdate2 functionality of vtk 9.6. A specially crafted .png file can lead to a denial of service. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

4 issues postponed or untriaged:

CVE-2025-57106: (postponed; to be fixed through a stable update) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) up to 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. The vulnerability occurs in the BufferDataExtractionWorker template function when processing GLTF accessor data.
CVE-2025-57107: (postponed; to be fixed through a stable update) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) through 9.5.0 contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. When processing specially crafted GLTF files, the copy constructor of Accessor objects fails to properly validate buffer boundaries before performing memory read operations.
CVE-2025-57108: (postponed; to be fixed through a stable update) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) through 9.5.0 contains a heap use-after-free vulnerability in vtkGLTFDocumentLoader. The vulnerability manifests during mesh object copy operations where vector members are accessed after the underlying memory has been freed, specifically when handling GLTF files with corrupted or invalid mesh reference structures.
CVE-2025-57109: (postponed; to be fixed through a stable update) Kitware VTK (Visualization Toolkit) 9.5.0 is vulnerable to Heap Use-After-Free in vtkGLTFImporter::ImportActors. When processing GLTF files with invalid scene node references, the application accesses string members of mesh objects that have been previously freed during actor import operations.

1 ignored issue:

CVE-2021-42521: There is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in VTK before 9.2.5, and it lies in IO/Infovis/vtkXMLTreeReader.cxx. The vendor didn't check the return value of libxml2 API 'xmlDocGetRootElement', and try to dereference it. It is unsafe as the return value can be NULL and that NULL pointer dereference may crash the application.

Created: 2026-11-01 Last update: 2026-11-02 11:47

debian/patches: 1 patch with invalid metadata, 14 patches to forward upstream high

Among the 25 debian patches available in version 9.6.2+ds-4 of the package, we noticed the following issues:

1 patch with invalid metadata that ought to be fixed.
14 patches where the metadata indicates that the patch has not yet been forwarded upstream. You should either forward the patch upstream or update the metadata to document its real status.

Created: 2023-02-26 Last update: 2026-10-22 19:33

The package has not entered testing even though the delay is over normal

The package has not entered testing even though the 5-day delay is over. Check why.

Created: 2026-10-27 Last update: 2026-11-05 01:02

1 new commit since last upload, is it time to release? normal

vcswatch reports that this package seems to have new commits in its VCS but has not yet updated debian/changelog. You should consider updating the Debian changelog and uploading this new version into the archive.

Here are the relevant commit logs:

commit d9a28f137a1adb38ac8c671cbfcf37ab3ef834da
Author: Maximiliano Curia <maxy@debian.org>
Date:   Fri Oct 23 09:53:51 2026 +0200

    debian/rules: Drop -O1 on riscv64

Created: 2026-10-22 Last update: 2026-11-01 04:50

lintian reports 1 warning normal

Lintian reports 1 warning about this package. You should make the package lintian clean getting rid of them.

Created: 2026-10-23 Last update: 2026-10-23 04:01

testing migrations

This package will soon be part of the auto-openmpi transition. You might want to ensure that your package is ready for it. You can probably find supplementary information in the debian-release archives or in the corresponding release.debian.org bug.
excuses:
- Migration status for vtk9 (9.6.2+ds-3 to 9.6.2+ds-4): BLOCKED: Rejected/violates migration policy/introduces a regression
- Issues preventing migration:
- ∙ ∙ Autopkgtest for paraview/6.1.1+dfsg1-3: amd64: Pass, arm64: Pass, armhf: Pass, i386: Pass, loong64: Pass, ppc64el: Pass, riscv64: Regression ♻ (reference ♻), s390x: No tests, superficial or marked flaky ♻ (reference ♻)
- ∙ ∙ Autopkgtest for python-pyvista/0.48.4-5: amd64: Pass, arm64: Failed (not a regression) ♻ (reference ♻), armhf: Pass, i386: Pass, loong64: Failed (not a regression) ♻ (reference ♻), ppc64el: Pass, riscv64: Test triggered (failure will be ignored), s390x: Pass
- ∙ ∙ Autopkgtest for vtk9/9.6.2+ds-4: amd64: Pass, arm64: Pass, armhf: Pass, i386: Pass, loong64: Pass, ppc64el: Pass, riscv64: Pass, s390x: Pass
- Additional info (not blocking):
- ∙ ∙ Piuparts tested OK - https://piuparts.debian.org/sid/source/v/vtk9.html
- ∙ ∙ Reproduced on amd64 - info
- ∙ ∙ Reproduced on arm64 - info
- ∙ ∙ Reproduced on armhf - info
- ∙ ∙ Reproduced on i386 - info
- ∙ ∙ 14 days old (needed 5 days)
- Not considered

news

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[2026-10-22] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-4 (source) into unstable (Maximiliano Curia)
[2026-10-20] vtk9 9.6.2+ds-3 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-10-13] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-3 (source) into unstable (Maximiliano Curia)
[2026-10-04] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-2+test1 (source) into experimental (Adrian Bunk)
[2026-10-04] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-2+test (source) into experimental (Adrian Bunk)
[2026-09-28] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-2 (source) into unstable (Maximiliano Curia)
[2026-09-26] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+ds-1 (source) into unstable (Maximiliano Curia)
[2026-09-20] vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-6 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-09-12] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-6 (source) into unstable (Dominique Belhachemi)
[2026-09-09] vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-5 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-08-28] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-5 (source) into unstable (Francesco Ballarin)
[2026-08-03] vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-4 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-07-28] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-4 (source) into unstable (Anton Gladky)
[2026-07-27] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-3 (source) into unstable (Anton Gladky)
[2026-07-26] vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-2 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-07-14] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-2 (source) into unstable (Drew Parsons)
[2026-07-01] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-1exp5 (source) into experimental (Drew Parsons)
[2026-06-26] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-1exp4 (source) into experimental (Drew Parsons)
[2026-06-25] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-1exp3 (source) into experimental (Drew Parsons)
[2026-06-23] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-1exp2 (source) into experimental (Drew Parsons)
[2026-06-22] Accepted vtk9 9.6.2+dfsg1-1exp1 (source amd64 all) into experimental (Debian FTP Masters) (signed by: Drew Parsons)
[2026-05-30] vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-5 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-05-26] Accepted vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-5 (source) into unstable (Drew Parsons)
[2026-05-23] vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-4 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-05-08] Accepted vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-4 (source) into unstable (Drew Parsons)
[2026-03-27] vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-3 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-03-16] Accepted vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-3 (source) into unstable (Anton Gladky)
[2026-03-10] Accepted vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-2 (source) into unstable (Anton Gladky)
[2026-03-09] vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-1 MIGRATED to testing (Debian testing watch)
[2026-03-03] Accepted vtk9 9.5.2+dfsg4-1 (source) into unstable (Francesco Ballarin)

bugs [bug history graph]

all: 2
RC: 0
I&N: 1
M&W: 1
F&P: 0
patch: 0

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