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CVE-2026-16118Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

Xdgmime: heap-based buffer overflow in _xdg_mime_magic_parse_magic_line() in xdgmimemagic.c

CVSS score

7.1

EPSS probability

%0.3

Risk score

0.0

Published

3 mo ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-16118 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in xdgmime. A heap-based buffer overflow can be triggered in _xdg_mime_magic_parse_magic_line() in the xdgmimemagic.c file on little-endian systems when an attacker-controlled MIME magic file in a user-writable XDG data location (e.g., in the $XDG_DATA_HOME/mime/magic path) is parsed by an application performing MIME type detection (e.g., via g_content_type_guess()). When performing byte-swap, incorrect pointer arithmetic on the write side causes an out-of-bounds write of 2 bytes, resulting in an application crash or memory corruption.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16118 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1xdgxdgmime View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
7Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
8Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support View
9Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.17 View
10Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.17 View
11Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.17 View
12Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.17 View
13Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.17 View
14Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.18 View
15Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.18 View
16Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.18 View
17Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.18 View
18Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.18 View
19Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
20Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
21Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
22Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
23Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
24Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
25Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
26Red HatCert Manager support for Red Hat OpenShift release 1.20 View
27Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.2 View
28Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.2 View
29Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.2 View
30Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
31Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
32Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
33Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
34Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
35Red HatRed Hat AI Inference Server 3.5 View
36Red HatRed Hat Cost Management On-Premise 1 View
37Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
38Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
39Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
40Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
41Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.0 View
42Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
43Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
44Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
45Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
46Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
47Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.2 View
48Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
49Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
50Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
51Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
52Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
53Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
54Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
55Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 View
56Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
57Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
58Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
59Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
60Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
61Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
62Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
63Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
64Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 View
65Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
66Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
67Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
68Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
69Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
70Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
71Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
72Red HatRed Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 View
73Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
74Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
75Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
76Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
77Red HatRed Hat Update Infrastructure 5 View
78Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
79Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
80Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 80

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.1CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HNVD
7.1CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HCVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16118 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.1 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityLowIntegrityHighAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)High
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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