CVE-2026-48831
Description
A flaw was found in Wine. Wine's desktop file registers itself to handle Windows executable (EXE) files. In some configurations, opening an EXE file can cause it to run automatically with the user's permissions, without further prompts. This allows an attacker to bypass security sandboxes like Flatpak and Snap, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution and increased privileges on the system.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Execution of arbitrary code in the context of usage of the resources with dangerous names.
Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Read Application Data; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Crash of the consumer code of these resources resulting in information leakage or denial of service.
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