CVE-2026-33999

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2026-33999 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the X.Org X server. This integer underflow vulnerability, specifically in the XKB compatibility map handling, allows an attacker with local or remote X11 server access to trigger a buffer read overrun. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the X.Org X server. This integer underflow vulnerability, specifically in the XKB compatibility map handling, allows an attacker with local or remote X11 server access to trigger a buffer read overrun. This can lead to memory-safety violations and potentially a denial of service (DoS) or other severe impacts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Extended Lifecycle Support - EXTENSIONAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-OnAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-OnAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update ServiceAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update ServiceAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6All versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33999?
A flaw was found in the X.Org X server. This integer underflow vulnerability, specifically in the XKB compatibility map handling, allows an attacker with local or remote X11 server access to trigger a buffer read overrun. This can lead to memory-safety violations and potentially a denial of service (DoS) or other severe impacts.
How severe is CVE-2026-33999?
CVE-2026-33999 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33999?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST