CVE-2026-94283
Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libX11's XIM (X Input Method) attribute parser
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libX11's XIM (X Input Method) attribute parser in libX11 before 1.8.14 could be used by malicious X servers to crash attached X clients.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 28, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 28, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libX11 to version 1.8.14 or later.
- Apply vendor patches for libX11.
- Monitor system logs for client crashes.
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-2026-94283.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libx11/-/merge_requests/310/diffs?commit_id=42d0303f243002a9856c76060569a61893c670dd |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libX11's XIM (X Input Method) attribute parser in libX11 before 1.8.14 could be used by malicious X servers to crash attached X clients. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94283.json">CVE-2026-94283</a> Added Reference https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libx11/-/merge_requests/310/diffs?commit_id=42d0303f243002a9856c76060569a61893c670dd