CVE-2026-1765
Localsearch: tracker-miners: gnome localsearch mp3 extractor: denial of service and potential information disclosure via crafted mp3 files
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-1765
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 92fb86c3-55a5-4fb5-9c3f-4757b9e96dc5 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the GNOME localsearch tracker-extract-mp3 component.
- Apply any available security patches.
- Avoid processing untrusted MP3 files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-1765.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1765 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2435981 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1765 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2435981