CVE-2026-94284
libX11: libX11: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read in XIM trigger-key registration parser
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 28, 2026
Updated · October 9, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in libX11. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the X Input Method (XIM) trigger-key registration parser. A malicious X server can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted trigger-key registration data to connected client applications, causing them to crash and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
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 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read