CVE-2026-50262

Published Jun 5, 2026

Last updated an hour ago

CVSS medium 5.5
X.Org X server
Xwayland

Overview

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CVE-2026-50262 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting the X.Org X server and Xwayland. The flaw resides within the `__glXDisp_ChangeDrawableAttributes()` function, where an improper size validation check permits the reading of a client-controlled number of bytes beyond the allocated request buffer. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, as a local user with access to the X server could potentially read sensitive data from the server's process memory. While a write path for this flaw also exists, it is contingent on the use of byte-swapped clients, a configuration that is typically disabled by default.

Description
An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland in __glXDisp_ChangeDrawableAttributes(). A wrong size validation check can read a client-controlled number of bytes, exceeding the request buffer, leading to information disclosure. A write path also exists but requires byte-swapped clients which is disabled by default.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Modified
Products
x_server, xwayland, enterprise_linux

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secalert@redhat.com
CWE-125

Social media

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Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.