CVE-2025-62229
Xorg: xmayland: use-after-free in xpresentnotify structure creation
Description
A flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland when processing X11 Present extension notifications. Improper error handling during notification creation can leave dangling pointers that lead to a use-after-free condition. This can cause memory corruption or a crash, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update X.Org X server.
- Update Xwayland.
- Apply relevant patches.
- Restart affected services.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-62229 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19909 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/28/7 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19623 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19489 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00033.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19432 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19433 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19435 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19434 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland when processing X11 Present extension notifications. Improper error handling during notification creation can leave dangling pointers that lead to a use-after-free condition. This can cause memory corruption or a crash, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-62229 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2402649