CVE-2026-58016

A flaw was found in GLib. A state confusion issue exists in g_dbus_node_info_new_for_xml() in the gio/gdbusintrospection.c file when processing malformed D-Bus introspection XML, specifically with a `node` element nested within other elements like `method`, `signal`, `property` or `arg`. This issue can cause an unsigned integer overflow and lead to an out-of-bounds read, resulting in a denial of service.

  • Published Jun 30, 2026
  • CVSS 9.1 critical
  • 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-58016 at the National Vulnerability Database