CVE-2026-34001
xorg: xwayland: X.Org X server: Use-after-free vulnerability leads to server crash and potential memory corruption
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 23, 2026
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the X.Org X server. This use-after-free vulnerability occurs in the XSYNC fence triggering logic, specifically within the miSyncTriggerFence() function. An attacker with access to the X11 server can exploit this without user interaction, leading to a server crash and potentially enabling memory corruption. This could result in a denial of service or further compromise of the system.
Statement
Important: This use-after-free vulnerability in the X.Org X server's XSYNC fence triggering logic can lead to a server crash and potential memory corruption. Exploitation requires an attacker to have access to the X11 server, typically limited to local users or trusted remote connections. Systems not running the X.Org X server are not affected.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, restrict access to the X11 server to trusted users and networks. If the X.Org X server is not required, consider disabling or uninstalling it. For environments where the X server is essential, running X applications within a sandboxed environment can help reduce the attack surface.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-825 · Expired Pointer Dereference