CVE-2025-62229

HIGH EPSS 37.9%
Published Oct 30, 20258mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.3 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Oct 30, 2025 8mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.3
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.5
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Low
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
37.9% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-416 Use After Free Memory Safety

References 38

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.