libxls through version 1.6.3 contains a use of uninitialized memory vulnerability in the OLE container parser. Memory allocated for the Master Sector Allocation Table (MSAT) in read_MSAT() is not fully initialized before being consumed by ole2_validate_sector_chain(), which may result in application crashes or potential information disclosure when processing a crafted XLS file
References
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| https://github.com/libxls/libxls/commit/9adebc9b6d60db21f25ddc898e8760eeb69d6529 | |
| https://github.com/libxls/libxls/issues/153 | |
| https://github.com/libxls/libxls/issues/155 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/libxls/libxls/issues/155 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
Configurations
History
23 Sep 2026, 16:16
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Information
Published : 2026-06-03 20:16
Updated : 2026-09-23 16:16
NVD link : CVE-2026-26824
Mitre link : CVE-2026-26824
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26824
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Products Affected
libxls_project
- libxls
CWE
CWE-457
Use of Uninitialized Variable
