Out-of-bounds Read Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions <0:21.1.13-5.amzn2023.0.9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.03% (9th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2023-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-16352387
  • published3 May 2026
  • disclosed5 May 2026

Introduced: 3 May 2026

NewCVE-2026-34000  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2023 xorg-x11-server-source to version 0:21.1.13-5.amzn2023.0.9 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2023-2026-1614.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-x11-server-source package and not the xorg-x11-server-source package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2023 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the X.Org X server. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the XKB geometry processing, specifically within the CheckSetGeom() and XkbAddGeomKeyAlias functions, allows an attacker to read uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory. An attacker with a connection to the X11 server, either locally or remotely, can exploit this without user interaction. This could lead to the disclosure of memory contents or cause a denial of service by crashing the server.

CVSS Base Scores

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