CVE-2026-19772
ZDI-26-715: Linux Mint Xreader PDF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2026
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-19772.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Sep 18, 2026 · Catalog
Detected
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-19772.
Sources
- CVE.orgCVE-2026-19772
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - Zero Day InitiativeZDI-26-715
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Mint Xreader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-19772.
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