An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed.. # Security update for xkbcomp Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:20186-1 Release Date: 2026-01-28T15:47:30Z Rating: low References: * bsc#1105832 Cross-References: * CVE-2018-15853 * CVE-2018-15859 * CVE-2018-15861 * CVE-2018-15863 CVSS scores: * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 16.0 An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for xkbcomp fixes the following issues: * CVE-2018-15863, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15853: Fixed multiple memory handling and correctness issues (bsc#1105832) ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLES-16.0-208=1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 16.0 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLES-16.0-208=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 16.0 (ppc64le x86_64) * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.7-160000.3.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.7-160000.3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15853.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15859.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15861.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15863.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1105832 . This security advisory highlights a low-severity update for xkbcomp addressing multiple memory handling issues.. SUSE security update,xkbcomp update,low severity security,xkbcomp vulnerabilities,SUSE advisory. . Severity: Low. LinuxSecurity.com Team
An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed.. # Security update for xkbcomp Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2025:4426-1 Release Date: 2025-12-17T11:22:48Z Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1105832 Cross-References: * CVE-2018-15853 * CVE-2018-15859 * CVE-2018-15861 * CVE-2018-15863 CVSS scores: * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7 An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for xkbcomp fixes the following issues: * CVE-2018-15863: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a a crafted keymap file with a no-op modmask expression can lead to a crash(bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15861: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces an `xkb_intern_atom` failure can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15859: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a specially a crafted keymap file can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15853: endless recursion triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces boolean negation can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * openSUSE Leap 15.6 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-4426=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP6-2025-4426=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP7-2025-4426=1 ## Package List: * openSUSE Leap 15.6 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15853.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15859.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15861.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15863.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1105832 . An openSUSE update resolves four security issues in xkbcomp, rated moderate. Install patches promptly to secure your system..openSUSE update,xkbcomp security,xkbcomp vulnerabilities,xkbcomp patches,moderate severity. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed.. # Security update for xkbcomp Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2025:4426-1 Release Date: 2025-12-17T11:22:48Z Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1105832 Cross-References: * CVE-2018-15853 * CVE-2018-15859 * CVE-2018-15861 * CVE-2018-15863 CVSS scores: * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 * openSUSE Leap 15.6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7 An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for xkbcomp fixes the following issues: * CVE-2018-15863: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a a crafted keymap file with a no-op modmask expression can lead to a crash(bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15861: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces an `xkb_intern_atom` failure can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15859: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a specially a crafted keymap file can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15853: endless recursion triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces boolean negation can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * openSUSE Leap 15.6 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-4426=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP6-2025-4426=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP7-2025-4426=1 ## Package List: * openSUSE Leap 15.6 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP6 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP7 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * xkbcomp-devel-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.4.1-150000.3.6.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15853.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15859.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15861.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15863.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1105832 . Critical update for xkbcomp addressing four vulnerabilities and their risks in SUSE systems effective December 2025.. SUSEsecurity update, xkbcomp issues, Linux security patch. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed.. # Security update for xkbcomp Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2025:4407-1 Release Date: 2025-12-15T16:54:15Z Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1105832 Cross-References: * CVE-2018-15853 * CVE-2018-15859 * CVE-2018-15861 * CVE-2018-15863 CVSS scores: * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15853 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( NVD ): 5.5 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 An update that solves four vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for xkbcomp fixes the following issues: * CVE-2018-15863: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a a crafted keymap file with a no-op modmask expression can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15861: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces an `xkb_intern_atom` failure can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15859: NULL pointer dereference triggered by a specially a crafted keymap file can lead to a crash(bsc#1105832). * CVE-2018-15853: endless recursion triggered by a crafted keymap file that induces boolean negation can lead to a crash (bsc#1105832). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-LTSS-EXTENDED-SECURITY-2025-4407=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 LTSS Extended Security (x86_64) * xkbcomp-1.2.4-11.3.1 * xkbcomp-devel-1.2.4-11.3.1 * xkbcomp-debugsource-1.2.4-11.3.1 * xkbcomp-debuginfo-1.2.4-11.3.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15853.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15859.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15861.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15863.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1105832 . Four vulnerabilities addressed in SUSE's xkbcomp update—critical for maintaining system security and stability.. xkbcomp update, SUSE Linux security, moderate security issue, system stability fix. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2025-e110b32ac7 2025-12-14 01:31:22.817224+00:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : xkbcomp Product : Fedora 42 Version : 1.5.0 Release : 1.fc42 URL : https://https:// Summary : XKB keymap compiler Description : X.Org XKB keymap compiler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChangeLog: * Wed Dec 3 2025 Peter Hutterer - 1.5.0-1 - xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863) * Fri Jul 25 2025 Fedora Release Engineering - 1.4.7-4 - Rebuilt for https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_43_Mass_Rebuild -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-e110b32ac7' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list --
An update that solves 4 vulnerabilities can now be installed.. # xkbcomp-1.5.0-1.1 on GA media Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2025:15815-1 Rating: moderate Cross-References: * CVE-2018-15853 * CVE-2018-15859 * CVE-2018-15861 * CVE-2018-15863 CVSS scores: * CVE-2018-15853 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15859 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15861 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L * CVE-2018-15863 ( SUSE ): 3.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Affected Products: * openSUSE Tumbleweed An update that solves 4 vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: These are all security issues fixed in the xkbcomp-1.5.0-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed. ## Package List: * openSUSE Tumbleweed: * xkbcomp 1.5.0-1.1 * xkbcomp-devel 1.5.0-1.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15853.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15859.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15861.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15863.html . An update for xkbcomp on openSUSE addresses moderate severity security flaws enhancing system protection.. openSUSE Security, xkbcomp Update, System Vulnerability Fixes, Security Advisory 2025, Moderate Threat Management. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2025-3a9b79ca0e 2025-12-06 00:48:01.839815+00:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : xkbcomp Product : Fedora 43 Version : 1.5.0 Release : 1.fc43 URL : https://https:// Summary : XKB keymap compiler Description : X.Org XKB keymap compiler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChangeLog: * Wed Dec 3 2025 Peter Hutterer - 1.5.0-1 - xkbcomp 1.5.0 (CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #2418046 - CVE-2018-15853 xkbcomp: Endless recursion in xkbcomp/expr.c resulting in a crash [fedora-42] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418046 [ 2 ] Bug #2418048 - CVE-2018-15863 xkbcomp: NULL pointer dereference in ResolveStateAndPredicate resulting in a crash [fedora-42] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418048 [ 3 ] Bug #2418050 - CVE-2018-15861 xkbcomp: NULL pointer dereference in ExprResolveLhs resulting in a crash [fedora-43] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418050 [ 4 ] Bug #2418053 - CVE-2018-15859 xkbcomp: NULL pointer dereference when parsing invalid atoms in ExprResolveLhs resulting in a crash [fedora-43] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2418053 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2025-3a9b79ca0e' at the command line. For moreinformation, refer to the dnf documentation available at http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list --
MGASA-2025-0321 - Updated xkbcomp packages fix security vulnerabilities. MGASA-2025-0321 - Updated xkbcomp packages fix security vulnerabilities Publication date: 04 Dec 2025 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2025-0321.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 9 CVE: CVE-2018-15853, CVE-2018-15859, CVE-2018-15861, CVE-2018-15863 Description: Endless recursion in xkbcomp/expr.c resulting in a crash. (CVE-2018-15853) NULL pointer dereference when parsing invalid atoms in ExprResolveLhs resulting in a crash. (CVE-2018-15859) NULL pointer dereference in ExprResolveLhs resulting in a crash. (CVE-2018-15861) NULL pointer dereference in ResolveStateAndPredicate resulting in a crash. (CVE-2018-15863) References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=34796 - https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/03/1 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-15853 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-15859 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-15861 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-15863 SRPMS: - 9/core/xkbcomp-1.4.6-1.1.mga9 . Mageia's xkbcomp package has been updated to address critical crashes from multiple security issues. Patch now!. Mageia xkbcomp security patch crash updates. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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