CVE-2026-1765
CVE-2026-1765 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37026
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in the `tracker-extract-mp3` component of GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners). This vulnerability, a heap buffer overflow, occurs when processing specially crafted MP3 files. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a malicious MP3 file, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) where the application crashes. It may also potentially expose sensitive information from the system's memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-1765?
- A flaw was found in the `tracker-extract-mp3` component of GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners). This vulnerability, a heap buffer overflow, occurs when processing specially crafted MP3 files. A remote attacker could exploit this by providing a malicious MP3 file, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) where the application crashes. It may also potentially expose sensitive information from the system's memory.
- How severe is CVE-2026-1765?
- CVE-2026-1765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-1765 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-1765?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-1765 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-1765 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37026.
- When was CVE-2026-1765 published?
- CVE-2026-1765 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1765
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2435981
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