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CVE-2025-62229 Detail

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.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/28/7 CVE
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19432 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19433 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19434 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19435 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19489 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19623 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:19909 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:20958 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:20960 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:20961 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21035 Red Hat, Inc.
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-62229 Red Hat, Inc.
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2402649 Red Hat, Inc.
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/10/msg00033.html CVE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-416 Use After Free Red Hat, Inc.  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-62229
NVD Published Date:
10/30/2025
NVD Last Modified:
11/11/2025
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.