LOW
CVE-2026-40341
CWE-126Published: April 18, 2026· Updated: Apr 20, 2026
3.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.3th
Official Description
libgphoto2 is a camera access and control library. In versions up to and including 2.5.33, an out of bound read in ptp_unpack_EOS_FocusInfoEx could be used to crash libgphoto2 when processing input from untrusted USB devices. Commit c385b34af260595dfbb5f9329526be5158985987 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40341 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-40341
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-126
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedApr 18, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-126)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40341 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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