[ GLSA 202608-08 ] libinput: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202608-08
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 Severity: High
    Title: libinput: Multiple Vulnerabilities
     Date: August 14, 2026
     Bugs: #971879, #976730
       ID: 202608-08

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libinput, the worst of which
could result in privilege escalation.

Background
==========

A library to handle input devices in Wayland and, via xf86-input-
libinput, in X.org.

Affected packages
=================

Package            Vulnerable    Unaffected
-----------------  ------------  ------------
dev-libs/libinput  < 1.31.3      >= 1.31.3

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libinput. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All libinput users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libinput-1.31.3"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2026-35093
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35093
[ 2 ] CVE-2026-35094
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35094

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202608-08

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2026 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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