ZDI-CAN-30793: ZDI-26-715: Linux Mint Xreader PDF File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2026
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Mint Xreader
Event History
Sep 18, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on an affected Linux Mint Xreader installation.
2
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.