Security update for libXtst
Description
A security update for libXtst addresses CVE-2026-94286, which involves an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libXtst's RECORD reply parser. This flaw could potentially lead to memory access issues. The vulnerability is considered high severity. No specific affected versions or CVSS score are provided.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-94286 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the RECORD reply parser component of libXtst. This issue was identified and fixed by the SUSE Product Security Team. The vulnerability could cause improper memory reads, which may impact application stability or security depending on context. No detailed exploitation or impact scenarios are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds memory reads in libXtst's RECORD reply parser, which could lead to application crashes or potential information disclosure. The exact impact depends on how libXtst is used in the environment. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update has been released to fix this vulnerability. Users should apply the official libXtst update from SUSE Product Security Team to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the data, so verify with the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- openSUSE-SU-2026:22031-1
- Cve Count
- 1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac80fb02cdf04f65639a73e
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:48:32 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 22:09:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 23:28:08 UTC
Views: 1
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