Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Evince Package
Summary
ALSA-2026:27819: Important: evince security update. Affects evince versions < 40.5-4.el9_8.1. Fixed in 40.5-4.el9_8.1. How to fix ↓
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Background
Evince is a multi-page document viewer designed for various file formats, including PDF, PostScript, and DVI. It is widely used in Linux environments for its simplicity and efficiency in handling document viewing tasks. However, a recent security flaw has been identified that could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-46529, arises from an argv injection issue in the PDF/GoToR action of the Evince package. This flaw enables remote code execution (RCE) through a single-click action when the --gtk-module dlopen option is used. If exploited, an attacker could run malicious code on the victim's machine, leading to severe security breaches.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
40.5-4.el9_8.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update evinceTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can disable the use of the --gtk-module dlopen option in their Evince configurations to mitigate the risk of exploitation until the package is updated.
Conclusion
The Evince package has a critical vulnerability that could allow remote code execution. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest patched version to protect their systems. Additionally, temporary workarounds can help mitigate risks until the update is applied.
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FAQ
CVE-2026-46529 is a security vulnerability in the Evince package that allows for remote code execution through argv injection.
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If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.
Yes, a patch is available in version 40.5-4.el9_8.1 of the Evince package. Users should update to this version to secure their systems.
If immediate updating is not possible, consider disabling the --gtk-module dlopen option in your Evince settings as a temporary workaround.
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