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CVE-2026-88812

xorg-x11-server: X.Org Server XKB SetGeometry TextDoodad Double Free

X.org xorg-x11-server
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CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)No scoreNo FIRST EPSS score in this snapshot yet
Fixed in21.1.25Also 24.1.14CVE List
Published27 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Reports 1

1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.

Description

A double free in XKB SetGeometryin X.Org X Server before 21.1.25 and X Wayland before 24.1.14 could be used by attached clients to cause a crash or potentially code in the x server context.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • xorg-x11-serveraffected: all versions before 21.1.25CVE List
  • xwaylandaffected: all versions before 24.1.14CVE List

References 1