ZDI-26-895: LibreOffice dBase File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 6, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LibreOffice. 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-2026-76181.
Event History
Nov 6, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What user action is required for exploitation?
The target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation requires this user interaction.
2
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on an affected LibreOffice installation.