CVE-2026-22891: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Intan CLP parsing functionality of The Biosig Project

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-22891 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting libbiosig. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Intan CLP parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.2 and Master Branch (db9a9a63). A specially crafted Intan CLP file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: libbiosig project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-03 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libbiosig project libbiosig DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libbiosig || rpm -q libbiosig || libbiosig --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libbiosig sudo apt install libbiosig=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold libbiosig

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libbiosig sudo dnf downgrade libbiosig-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add libbiosig

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora ELN · openjpeg · FIXED · 2.5.4-5.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-1a5f60f401 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-1a5f60f401

Fedora 46 · trustedqsl · FIXED · 2.8.7-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-6b1bc90ebc · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6b1bc90ebc

Debian 12 · biosig · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · biosig · NO FIX YET

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2361
Write-up: www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2361

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-22891?

libbiosig: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-22891 being exploited?

CVE-2026-22891 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-22891 affect?

CVE-2026-22891 affects libbiosig. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Intan CLP parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.2 and Master Branch (db9a9a63). A specially crafted Intan CLP file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacke

How urgent is CVE-2026-22891?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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