CVE-2026-97222
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
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CVE-2026-97222 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap use-after-free flaw was found in Gnumeric. When a user opens a crafted Gnumeric workbook containing a malformed SheetObjectComponent element, the XML parser can dereference a freed sheet-object component, causing Gnumeric to crash..
Description
A heap use-after-free flaw was found in Gnumeric. When a user opens a crafted Gnumeric workbook containing a malformed SheetObjectComponent element, the XML parser can dereference a freed sheet-object component, causing Gnumeric to crash.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME | Gnumeric | >= 1.11.0, < * |
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-97222?
A heap use-after-free flaw was found in Gnumeric. When a user opens a crafted Gnumeric workbook containing a malformed SheetObjectComponent element, the XML parser can dereference a freed sheet-object component, causing Gnumeric to crash.
How severe is CVE-2026-97222?
CVE-2026-97222 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-97222?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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