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HIGH

CVE-2026-88806

libX11 XkbGetMap Reply Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

Description

A malicious X server could exploit a buffer overflow in libX11 before 1.8.14 during handling of XkbGetMap overflowing the key_sym_map.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-21
Last Modified
2026-09-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-88806?

A malicious X server could exploit a buffer overflow in libX11 before 1.8.14 during handling of XkbGetMap overflowing the key_sym_map.

Is CVE-2026-88806 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-88806 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-88806?

CVE-2026-88806 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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