CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-34003

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.25%

16th percentile - higher than 16% of all known CVEs

Summary

A flaw was found in the X.Org X server's XKB key types request validation. A local attacker can send a specially crafted request, causing an out-of-bounds memory access.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to disclosure of sensitive information or crash the X server, resulting in Denial of Service (DoS). In certain configurations, more severe impacts are possible.

Recommendation

Immediately update the X.Org X server to the latest patched version. Restricting access to the X server to trusted users reduces the risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A flaw was found in the X.Org X server's XKB key types request validation. A local attacker could send a specially crafted request to the X server, leading to an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability. This could result in the disclosure of sensitive information or cause the server to crash, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). In certain configurations, higher impact outcomes may be possible.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS