CVE-2026-50256

CVE-2026-50256

A stack-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the X.Org X server and Xwayland. A mismatch between the X server and the libXfont2 library's maximum font name length can cause a stack buffer overflow during font alias resolution. The serve…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50256?
CVE-2026-50256 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-05.
How severe is CVE-2026-50256?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.