CVE-2026-107651 Eog: eog: arbitrary code execution via heap buffer overflow in png metadata reader
A heap buffer overflow in Eye of GNOME allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted PNG file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-107651?
CVE-2026-107651 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, published on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw was found in Eye of GNOME (eog). A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the PNG metadata reader due to improper state handling when parsing split metadata chunks. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw by enticing a user into opening a specially crafted PNG file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service (DoS) via application crash.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-107651?
Linux distribution packages (1)
eog openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 50.4-1.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-107651?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-107651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-107651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-107651, GHSA-xrh2-jj3q-9gh2, OESA-2026-4554, OESA-2026-4555, OESA-2026-4556, OESA-2026-4557 and 2 more.