Out-of-bounds read in X.org Server and Xwayland - CVE-2026-34002

 

Out-of-bounds read in X.org Server and Xwayland - CVE-2026-34002

Published: April 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125990
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-34002
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: X.org
Affected software:
X.org Server
Xwayland

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read in CheckModifierMap() when parsing client request data without verifying that reads remain within request bounds. A local user disclose sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-34002

Install security update from vendor's website.

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