CVE-2026-93544
libXi: libXi: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read in XIQueryDevice reply parsing
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 25, 2026
Updated · September 26, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libXi. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability allows a malicious X server to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) against attached client applications. By returning a specially crafted response to an XIQueryDevice request, the server triggers an invalid memory read within the client, leading to an abnormal application crash.
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