https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/614: On the issue of MIME handlers that execute arbitrary code (e.g. Wine)
Published May 19, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Winehq Wine
The severity of CVE-2026-XXXX is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
To fix CVE-2026-XXXX, it is recommended to update Wine to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-XXXX can potentially allow malicious files to execute arbitrary code when opened with Wine, compromising system security.
Users of Wine that rely on MIME handlers to open files may be affected by CVE-2026-XXXX.
A possible workaround for CVE-2026-XXXX is to avoid using Wine to open untrusted files until the vulnerability is patched.