X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities — GLSA 202608-14

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X server, XWayland.

Affected packages

x11-base/xorg-server on all architectures
Affected versions < 21.1.24
Unaffected versions >= 21.1.24
x11-base/xwayland on all architectures
Affected versions < 24.1.13
Unaffected versions >= 24.1.13

Background

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a client/server model.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X server, XWayland. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All X.Org X server, XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-21.1.24"
 

All X.Org X server, XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xwayland-24.1.13"
 

References

Release date
August 17, 2026

Latest revision
August 17, 2026: 1

Severity
high

Exploitable
remote

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