CVE-2026-41511 — OpenMcdf is a fully .NET / C# library to manipulate
CVE-2026-41511 — OpenMcdf is a fully .NET / C# library to manipulate Compound File Binary File Format files, also known as Structured Storage. Prior to version 3.1.3, OpenMcdf does not detect cycles in the directory entry red-black tree of a Compound File Binary (CFB) document. A crafted CFB file wi
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-835, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-41511 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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Potential OpenMcdf Infinite Loop Exploit Attempt - CVE-2026-41511
title: Potential OpenMcdf Infinite Loop Exploit Attempt - CVE-2026-41511
id: scw-2026-05-08-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects processes associated with the .NET runtime attempting to execute methods known to be vulnerable to an infinite loop in OpenMcdf (CVE-2026-41511). This indicates a potential attempt to exploit the vulnerability by processing a crafted CFB file that causes indefinite looping.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-08
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-41511/
tags:
- attack.execution
- attack.t1204.002
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
Image|contains:
- '.NET Runtime'
CommandLine|contains:
- 'Storage.EnumerateEntries()'
- 'Storage.OpenStream()'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41511 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-41511 |
| CWE-835 | weakness | CWE-835 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 08, 2026 at 22:16 UTC |
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