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CVE-2026-94281

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 exists in the XListInputDevices() function during the parsing of input device classes. A malicious X server can exploit this flaw by returning crafted device information, causing an attached X client application to crash and 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