REDHAT-BUG-2402649: Use After Free

Published Oct 9, 2025
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the X11 Present extension implementation of the X.Org X server and Xwayland. The flaw occurs when processing notifications after presenting a pixmap; if an error happens, a dangling pointer remains in the error path. This leads to a use-after-free when destroying notification structures later. A remote attacker can exploit this via crafted X11 requests to trigger memory corruption or denial of service. The issue has existed since Xorg 1.15.

Affected Software

2 affected components
X.Org X Server>=1.15
X.Org Xwayland>=1.15

Event History

Oct 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2402649?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2402649 is considered high due to the potential for exploitation through use-after-free vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2402649?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2402649, update to the latest versions of X.Org X server or Xwayland that address the vulnerability.

3

What are the affected versions of REDHAT-BUG-2402649?

The affected versions of REDHAT-BUG-2402649 are X.Org X server and Xwayland version 1.15 and later.

4

What systems are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2402649?

REDHAT-BUG-2402649 impacts systems running X.Org X server or Xwayland, particularly those that utilize the X11 Present extension.

5

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2402649?

REDHAT-BUG-2402649 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to undefined behavior or crashes.

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