CVE-2026-94285
libX11: libX11: Denial of Service via out-of-bounds read in byte-oriented codeset 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 in the byte-oriented codeset parser allows a malicious X Window System server to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by crashing connected client applications. This issue may also allow the server to access limited memory contents from the client.
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 · 5.1CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read