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.
Executive briefing
The source record describes: 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. The practical risk depends on whether an affected product/version is present, reachable and configured in an exploitable way. Review the affected-product evidence and linked vendor advisories before assigning exposure status.
Evidence confidence: Moderate Evidence-derived, not an exploitability verdict
Severity & attack characteristics
CVSS vector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Technical explanation & impact
The technical mechanism is not expanded beyond the source description unless a referenced advisory supplies additional evidence. Read the linked vendor/CERT advisories for root-cause detail.
Potential impact must be interpreted from the published CVSS impact metrics and the affected component. A CVSS impact score is not proof that a particular asset is exploitable.
Weakness classification
CWE-191Affected products and versions
Products below are parsed from NVD vulnerable CPE configuration entries. Version boundaries are shown as published; verify applicability with the vendor.
| Vendor | Product | Version evidence |
|---|---|---|
| gnome | glib | before 2.89.0 |
| redhat | cert-manager_operator | from (inclusive) 1.18.0; before 1.18.2 · CPE version 1.17.0 · CPE version 1.20.0 |
| redhat | codeready_linux_builder | CPE version 8.0 · CPE version 9.0 · CPE version 10.0 |
| redhat | codeready_linux_builder_eus | CPE version 9.6 · CPE version 10.0 |
| redhat | discovery | CPE version 2.0 |
| redhat | insights-proxy | CPE version 1.5.0 |
| redhat | openshift_ai | from (inclusive) 3.4; before 3.4.3 |
| redhat | update_infrastructure | from (inclusive) 5.0; before 5.2 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | CPE version 6.0 · CPE version 8.0 · CPE version 9.0 · CPE version 10.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_aus | CPE version 8.4 · CPE version 8.6 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_els | CPE version 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_eus | CPE version 8.4 · CPE version 8.6 · CPE version 9.6 · CPE version 10.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_tus | CPE version 8.8 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_update_services_for_sap_solutions | CPE version 8.8 · CPE version 9.2 · CPE version 9.4 |
Remediation & validation
- Identify exposure by comparing the affected product and version ranges with your asset inventory, SBOM and externally exposed services.
- Review the linked vendor security advisory or patch notes. Upgrade to a vendor-confirmed fixed release; do not infer a fixed version from the CVE description.
- Until patched, consider restricting network access or disabling the affected feature where operationally safe. These are temporary controls, not a substitute for a vendor fix.
- Validate the remediation with a version check and vulnerability rescan, then retain change evidence.
No fixed version is displayed unless it is explicitly established by a vendor advisory. Follow the vendor's release notes for exact product and branch applicability.
Vendor advisories, patches & exploit references
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:42063 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:42089 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:42090 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:44481 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:46836 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:49512 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51175 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51176 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51177 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51181 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51182 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51183 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51184 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:51185 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:53371 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:58981 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72394 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72395 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72399 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72470 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72475 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72476 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:72502 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73909 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73959 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73960 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73961 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:73962 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74458 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74459 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74460 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74461 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74462 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74463 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:74674 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82304 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82322 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82336 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82347 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82354 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82372 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82857 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:82888 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:97163 VENDOR secalert@redhat.com
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-58016 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2492257 ADVISORY secalert@redhat.com
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib/-/issues/3932 EXPLOIT secalert@redhat.com