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Critical update for X Window System server fixes multiple security risks

SUSE-SU-2026:1331-1
Summary

This update addresses several security issues in the X Window System server that allow attackers to cause a system crash, read sensitive data, or execute malicious code. These issues were discovered in the XKB keyboard layout handling and synchronization components. To stay protected, apply this update immediately.

What to do
  • Update xorg-x11-server to version 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6-LTSS xorg-x11-server < 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
Fix: upgrade to 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 xorg-x11-server < 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
Fix: upgrade to 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
openSUSE:Leap 15.6 xorg-x11-server < 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
Fix: upgrade to 21.1.11-150600.5.25.1
Original title
Security update for xorg-x11-server
Original description
This update for xorg-x11-server fixes the following issues:

- CVE-2026-33999: XKB integer underflow in XkbSetCompatMap() (bsc#1260922).
- CVE-2026-34000: XKB out-of-bounds read in CheckSetGeom() (bsc#1260923).
- CVE-2026-34001: XSYNC use-after-free in miSyncTriggerFence() (bsc#1260924).
- CVE-2026-34002: XKB out-of-bounds read in CheckModifierMap() (bsc#1260925).
- CVE-2026-34003: XKB buffer overflow in CheckKeyTypes() (bsc#1260926).
Published: 14 Apr 2026 · Updated: 16 Apr 2026 · First seen: 16 Apr 2026