https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/93: FW: X.Org Security Advisory: multiple security issues in libXfont2

The severity of CVE-2026-xxxx related to libXfont2 is categorized as high due to potential impacts on system integrity.

To fix CVE-2026-xxxx, upgrade to libXfont2 version 2.0.8 or later.

CVE-2026-xxxx addresses multiple security issues in libXfont2, including potential memory corruption and denial of service.

Yes, CVE-2026-xxxx can be exploited remotely if the affected libXfont2 library is utilized in networking applications.

A recommended workaround for CVE-2026-xxxx is to limit access to applications using libXfont2 until the library can be updated.

Published Jul 8, 2026

Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component

X.Org libXfont2<2.0.8

The severity of CVE-2026-xxxx related to libXfont2 is categorized as high due to potential impacts on system integrity.

To fix CVE-2026-xxxx, upgrade to libXfont2 version 2.0.8 or later.

CVE-2026-xxxx addresses multiple security issues in libXfont2, including potential memory corruption and denial of service.

Yes, CVE-2026-xxxx can be exploited remotely if the affected libXfont2 library is utilized in networking applications.

A recommended workaround for CVE-2026-xxxx is to limit access to applications using libXfont2 until the library can be updated.