CVE-2026-116124

GNOME libgsf OLE2 gsf-infile-msole.c ole_info_read_metabat heap-based overflow

MEDIUM
6.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 26, 2026 at 06:00 AM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 01:41 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorLibgsf

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Severity
MEDIUM6.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in GNOME libgsf up to 1.14.60. The impacted element is the function ole_info_read_metabat of the file gsf/gsf-infile-msole.c of the component OLE2 Parser. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of the patch is a8e25560b74f84c3f86df6ca0ac59195fa5af68a. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/426192
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/426192/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116124
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/1004965
Product
Source: cverecord
https://www.gnome.org/

CVSS

6.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

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StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-122CWE-119

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