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ZDI-26-715: Linux Mint Xreader PDF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- Malicious FileT1204.002
Indicators of compromise
- CVE-2026-19772cve
Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-715/