CVE-2025-49178
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk10th percentile - higher than 10% of all known CVEs
Summary
A flaw was found in the X server's request handling. Non-zero 'bytes to ignore' in a client's request can cause the server to skip processing another client's request, potentially leading to a denial of service.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the X server, preventing other clients (e.g., graphical applications) from functioning correctly, resulting in user downtime.
Recommendation
Immediately update the X server to the latest patched version and monitor security advisories from your operating system distribution.
Original NVD description (English source)
A flaw was found in the X server's request handling. Non-zero 'bytes to ignore' in a client's request can cause the server to skip processing another client's request, potentially leading to a denial of service.