CVE-2025-62231
Xorg: xmayland: value overflow in xkbsetcompatmap()
Description
A flaw was identified in the X.Org X server’s X Keyboard (Xkb) extension where improper bounds checking in the XkbSetCompatMap() function can cause an unsigned short overflow. If an attacker sends specially crafted input data, the value calculation may overflow, leading to memory corruption or a crash.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2025, 3:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-62231
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the X.Org X server software.
- Apply security patches for Xkb extension.
- Recompile server with updated Xkb code.
- Restart the X server.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-62231.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-62231 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2402660 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was identified in the X.Org X server’s X Keyboard (Xkb) extension where improper bounds checking in the XkbSetCompatMap() function can cause an unsigned short overflow. If an attacker sends specially crafted input data, the value calculation may overflow, leading to memory corruption or a crash. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-190 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-62231 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2402660