CVE-2026-56001: A heap buffer overflow in BitmapScaleBitmaps in libXfont2 before 2.0.8 due to an overflowing 32bit size could be used by attackers able to access the X Server to execute code withi

highCVSS 8.5CVE-2026-56001

A heap buffer overflow in BitmapScaleBitmaps in libXfont2 before 2.0.8 due to an overflowing 32bit size could be used by attackers able to access the X Server to execute code within the X server cont

Details

Source: NVD Recent CVEs (US · database · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 8.5
Published: 2026-07-08
Last updated: 2026-07-09
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56001

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-560010.38% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 30% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-56001	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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