CVE-2026-1767

CVE-2026-1767 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Localsearch 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-805.

Key facts

Description

A flaw was found in the GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners) MP3 Extractor `tracker-extract-mp3` component. A remote attacker could exploit this heap buffer overflow vulnerability by providing a specially crafted MP3 file containing malformed ID3 tags. This incorrect length calculation during the parsing of performer tags can lead to a read beyond the allocated buffer, potentially causing a Denial of Service (DoS) due to a crash or enabling information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1767?
A flaw was found in the GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners) MP3 Extractor `tracker-extract-mp3` component. A remote attacker could exploit this heap buffer overflow vulnerability by providing a specially crafted MP3 file containing malformed ID3 tags. This incorrect length calculation during the parsing of performer tags can lead to a read beyond the allocated buffer, potentially causing a Denial of Service (DoS) due to a crash or enabling information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-1767?
CVE-2026-1767 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-2026-1767 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1767?
CVE-2026-1767 primarily affects Gnome Localsearch. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1767?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1767 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-1767 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37028.
When was CVE-2026-1767 published?
CVE-2026-1767 was published on 2026-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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