CVE-2026-109088 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

A malicious X server could send malformed RECORD EnableContext reolies that can cause a X client using the parse_reply_call_callback function in libXtst before 1.2.6 to enter a endless loop.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

References

https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libxtst/-/merge_requests/11

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-109088?

CVE-2026-109088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A malicious X server could send malformed RECORD EnableContext reolies that can cause a X client using the parse_reply_call_callback function in libXtst before 1.2.6 to enter a endless loop.

How severe is CVE-2026-109088?

CVE-2026-109088 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-109088?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.