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CVE-2026-94286 x.org CVE debrief

An out-of-bounds read in libXtst's RECORD reply parser could be used by malicious X servers to crash attached X clients. This issue affects libXtst before version 1.2.6 and has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.1. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-28T09:17:08.463Z and has not been modified since then. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation based on X client and server configurations, as well as libXtst updates and patches. Limited information is available, so verification of X client and server configurations, libXtst versions, and application of patches or updates are necessary to mitigate potential impact.

Vendor
x.org
Product
libXtst
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-28
Original CVE updated
2026-09-28
Advisory published
2026-09-28
Advisory updated
2026-09-28

Who should care

Defenders responsible for X client and server configurations, as well as those managing libXtst updates and patches, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-94286 because it affects libXtst, which could be exploited to crash X clients. Verification of X client and server configurations, libXtst versions, and application of patches or updates are necessary to mitigate potential impact.

  • Potential disruption of X client services due to crashes.
  • Need for verification of libXtst versions and X client/server configurations.
  • Possible impact on system availability and reliability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in libXtst's RECORD reply parser, which could be exploited by malicious X servers to crash attached X clients. The issue is addressed in libXtst version 1.2.6. This out-of-bounds read issue has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a high severity vulnerability. Defenders should prioritize verifying X client and server configurations, reviewing libXtst versions, and applying patches or updates as available to mitigate potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying X client and server configurations, reviewing libXtst versions, and applying patches or updates as available.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify X client and server configurations to ensure secure communication.
  • Review libXtst versions and apply patches or updates as available.
  • Monitor system logs for potential exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further investigation is required to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-94286 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-94286

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-94286 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94286

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.