CVE-2026-61627: [GHSA-pjjp-65r7-ppgm · Out-of-bounds read and write in wrap_lines_measure]
Affects libassSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High · fixed in 1:0.17.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 : patch libass soon.
Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:19 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (GitHub_M) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.3 |
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- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1:0.17.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1:0.17.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 3 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu libass to 1:0.17.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 (package) or 1:0.17.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu Pro 26.04 LTSlibasspkg:deb/ubuntu/libass?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSlibasspkg:deb/ubuntu/libass?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available and has been released by Ubuntu in updated libass package versions: 1:0.17.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 1:0.17.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Users should apply these updates via standard system update procedures or Ubuntu Pro ESM Apps to remediate the vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-61627 is a high-severity vulnerability in libass, a subtitle renderer, involving out-of-bounds read and write errors in the wrap_lines_measure function. This flaw can cause libass to crash or potentially allow arbitrary code execution when processing certain ASS subtitle files. The issue affects multiple Ubuntu LTS releases and has been addressed in updated package versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-61627 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61627 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/libass/libass/security/advisories/GHSA-pjjp-65r7-ppgm (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/libass/libass/commit/f2ef59755292bc4bb950ef22710e18a5487c399d (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8815-1 (opens in a new tab)