AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:38488 (xorg-x11-server-Xwayland)

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[Announce] [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:38488: xorg-x11-server-Xwayland security update (Important)
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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:06 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 8
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-07-13

Summary:

Xwayland is an X server for running X clients under Wayland.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * xorg: X11: xserver: X.org: glamor Font Atlas Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2026-55999)


For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments,
and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/8/ALSA-2026-38488.html

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