CVE-2026-50263 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-50263: Xorg-x11-server: xorg-x11-server-xwayland: xorg-x11-server: use-after-free information disclosure in createsaverwindow()

Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Weakness CWE-416
Published June 5, 2026
Last update June 22, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland in CreateSaverWindow(). A client can trigger a use-after-free read after changing window attributes and forcing the screen saver, leading to information disclosure.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 5, 2026 CVE published
June 22, 2026 Record updated