# CVE-2026-1766: localsearch: A flaw was found in GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners) MP3 Extractor, specifically within the tra...

CVE-2026-1766 is fixed in 9 products on 1 platform, first by tracker-extract 3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4, released February 2, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1766
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0016
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 2, 2026

## Description

A flaw was found in GNOME localsearch (previously known as tracker-miners) MP3 Extractor, specifically within the tracker-extract-mp3 component. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability occurs when processing specially crafted MP3 files containing malformed ID3v2.3 COMM (Comment) tags. An attacker could exploit this by providing a malicious MP3 file, leading to a denial of service (DoS), which causes an application crash, and potentially disclosing sensitive information from the heap memory.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | localsearch Debian 14 | 3.8.2-12 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-1766](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-1766.md) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Linux | localsearch Fedora 43 | 3.10.2-2.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-BA6641558A](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-ba6641558a.md) | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Linux | localsearch-debuginfo Fedora 43 | 3.10.2-2.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-BA6641558A](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-ba6641558a.md) | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Linux | localsearch-debugsource Fedora 43 | 3.10.2-2.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-BA6641558A](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-ba6641558a.md) | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-extract Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4 | [tracker-extract 3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-tracker-extract-3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-extract Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [tracker-extract 3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-tracker-extract-3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-extract Ubuntu 25.10 (questing) | 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1 | [tracker-extract 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-questing-tracker-extract-3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miner-fs Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4 | [tracker-miner-fs 3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-tracker-miner-fs-3.3.3-0ubuntu0.20.04.4.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miner-fs Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [tracker-miner-fs 3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-tracker-miner-fs-3.7.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miner-fs Ubuntu 25.10 (questing) | 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1 | [tracker-miner-fs 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-questing-tracker-miner-fs-3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miners amzn 2023 | 3.7.4-2.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2026-1580](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-1580.md) | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miners opensuse-leap 15.6 | 3.6.2-150600.4.6.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:0780-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-0780-1.md) | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miners sles 15.7 | 3.6.2-150600.4.6.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:0780-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-0780-1.md) | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miners-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 3.7.4-2.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2026-1580](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-1580.md) | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-miners-debugsource amzn 2023 | 3.7.4-2.amzn2023.0.2 | [ALAS2023-2026-1580](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-1580.md) | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Linux | tracker-test-utils Ubuntu 25.10 (questing) | 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1 | [tracker-test-utils 3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-questing-tracker-test-utils-3.8.2-4ubuntu2.1.md) | Feb 2, 2026 |

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