CVE-2026-58016: A flaw was found in GLib

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58016?

glib: upgrade to 2.88.1; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58016 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-58016 affect?

CVE-2026-58016 affects glib, enterprise linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 elemen

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-58016?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2026-58016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting glib, enterprise linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-191
Published	2026-06-30
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: gnome · redhat

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-30 13:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 20:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome glib UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.88.1

Fixed in: 2.88.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.88.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade glib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade glib

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0 · 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

AlmaLinux Errata: [ALSA-2026:42089] Important: glib2 security update 2026-07-21

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-58016?

glib: upgrade to 2.88.1; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58016 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58016 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-2026-58016 affect?

CVE-2026-58016 affects glib, enterprise linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 elemen

How urgent is CVE-2026-58016?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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