CVE-2026-76181
Heap buffer overflow in dBASE index import
Description
LibreOffice includes a dBASE database driver, which reads dBASE tables and their .ndx index files when a folder of dBASE files is used as a data source. A heap buffer overflow existed when an index page was read. The number of entries recorded in a page was not checked against the number of entries the page could hold, which comes from a different field of the index header. A crafted index could also make a page refer back to itself, so that reading it recursed without end. In fixed versions the index header and the entry count of each page are limited to what an index page can hold, and a page that refers back to one of its parent pages is not followed.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 9:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-76181
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 4fe7d05b-1353-44cc-8b7a-1e416936dff2 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update LibreOffice to a fixed version.
- Ensure index header and page entry counts are validated.
- Prevent index pages from referencing parent pages.
- Validate index page structure before reading.
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-2026-76181.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2026-76181 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-76181', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-11-05T20:19:33.387362Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description LibreOffice includes a dBASE database driver, which reads dBASE tables and their .ndx index files when a folder of dBASE files is used as a data source. A heap buffer overflow existed when an index page was read. The number of entries recorded in a page was not checked against the number of entries the page could hold, which comes from a different field of the index header. A crafted index could also make a page refer back to itself, so that reading it recursed without end. In fixed versions the index header and the entry count of each page are limited to what an index page can hold, and a page that refers back to one of its parent pages is not followed. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-674 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/76xxx/CVE-2026-76181.json">CVE-2026-76181</a> Added Reference https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2026-76181