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CVE-2026-93545

libXi: libXi: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read in XListInputDevices()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 25, 2026

Updated · September 26, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libXi. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the XListInputDevices() function allows a malicious X server to crash connected client applications. By returning specially crafted input device data when a client requests device information, the server can trigger an application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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 · 6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read