ZDI-26-360: MATE Desktop Atril Document Viewer EPUB File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2026
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MATE Desktop Atril Document Viewer. 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-2026-52849.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MATE Atril Document Viewer

Event History

Jun 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-26-360?

The severity of ZDI-26-360 is rated at 77 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix ZDI-26-360?

To fix ZDI-26-360, update to the latest version of MATE Desktop Atril Document Viewer as released by the developers.

3

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-26-360?

ZDI-26-360 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

4

What is required to exploit ZDI-26-360?

Exploitation of ZDI-26-360 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious EPUB file.

5

Which software is affected by ZDI-26-360?

The affected software for ZDI-26-360 is MATE Desktop Atril Document Viewer.

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