CVE-2026-93524
Description
A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server. An authenticated local user can trigger an out-of-bounds heap memory read by sending specially crafted X Keyboard Extension (XKB) requests with inconsistent key range parameters. This flaw leads to information disclosure, allowing the user to read sensitive data from the server's heap memory.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as Low severity for Red Hat Enterprise Linux because exploitation is limited to a local authenticated user session and results solely in a bounded information disclosure without compromising system integrity or availability. A local client connected to the X11 server or Xwayland can trigger an out-of-bounds heap read through crafted keyboard mapping requests, leaking internal server process memory back to the client. The issue does not permit remote access, privilege escalation, or service crashes.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 3.3 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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