CVE-2026-93543
libXi: libXi: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read in XI2 class parser
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 25, 2026
Updated · October 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libXi. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the X Input 2 (XI2) class parser allows a malicious X server to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by crashing connected client applications. When an application receives and processes specially crafted input from the server, insufficient boundary checking causes the client to read beyond memory limits and terminate unexpectedly.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read