CVE-2026-50263
Xorg-x11-server: xorg-x11-server-xwayland: xorg-x11-server: use-after-free information disclosure in createsaverwindow()
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland in CreateSaverWindow(). A client can trigger a use-after-free read after changing window attributes and forcing the screen saver, leading to information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
June 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 5, 2026, 1:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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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] |
Solution
- Update X.Org server packages.
- Update Xwayland packages.
- Restart affected services.
- Monitor for suspicious activity.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A use-after-free flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland in CreateSaverWindow(). A client can trigger a use-after-free read after changing window attributes and forcing the screen saver, leading to information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50263 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2485388 Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/commit/ecc634f1b2f7aa473d3a267eada98c4918bf9e05 Added Reference https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2026-June/003702.html Added Reference https://redhat.atlassian.net/browse/PSIRTSUPT-16950