[ GLSA 202608-14 ] X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202608-14
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 Severity: High
    Title: X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities
     Date: August 17, 2026
     Bugs: #958340, #965271, #972712, #976628, #978969
       ID: 202608-14

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X server, XWayland.

Background
==========

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.

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

Package               Vulnerable    Unaffected
--------------------  ------------  ------------
x11-base/xorg-server  < 21.1.24     >= 21.1.24
x11-base/xwayland     < 24.1.13     >= 24.1.13

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

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X server,
XWayland. 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 X.Org X server, XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-21.1.24"

All X.Org X server, XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xwayland-24.1.13"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2025-49175
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49175
[ 2 ] CVE-2025-49176
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49176
[ 3 ] CVE-2025-49177
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49177
[ 4 ] CVE-2025-49178
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49178
[ 5 ] CVE-2025-49179
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49179
[ 6 ] CVE-2025-49180
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49180
[ 7 ] CVE-2025-62229
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62229
[ 8 ] CVE-2025-62230
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62230
[ 9 ] CVE-2025-62231
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62231
[ 10 ] CVE-2026-33999
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33999
[ 11 ] CVE-2026-34000
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34000
[ 12 ] CVE-2026-34001
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34001
[ 13 ] CVE-2026-34002
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34002
[ 14 ] CVE-2026-34003
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34003
[ 15 ] CVE-2026-50256
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50256
[ 16 ] CVE-2026-50257
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50257
[ 17 ] CVE-2026-50258
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50258
[ 18 ] CVE-2026-50259
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50259
[ 19 ] CVE-2026-50260
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50260
[ 20 ] CVE-2026-50261
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50261
[ 21 ] CVE-2026-50262
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50262
[ 22 ] CVE-2026-50263
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50263
[ 23 ] CVE-2026-55999
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55999
[ 24 ] CVE-2026-56000
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56000

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

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202608-14

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
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