CVE-2026-35094: Libinput: libinput: information disclosure via dangling pointer in lua plugin handling

Published Apr 1, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in libinput. An attacker capable of deploying a Lua plugin file in specific system directories can exploit a dangling pointer vulnerability. This occurs when a garbage collection cleanup function is called, leaving a pointer that can then be printed to system logs. This could potentially expose sensitive data if the memory location is re-used, leading to information disclosure. For this exploit to work, Lua plugins must be enabled in libinput and loaded by the compositor.

Affected Software

4 affected components
freedesktop.org libinput
Freedesktop Libinput
Fedoraproject Fedora=43
Fedoraproject Fedora=44

Event History

Apr 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35094?

CVE-2026-35094 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35094?

To fix CVE-2026-35094, ensure that your libinput is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-35094?

CVE-2026-35094 affects systems using the libinput library where Lua plugins can be deployed in specific directories.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35094?

CVE-2026-35094 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by a dangling pointer in the Lua plugin handling of libinput.

5

Can CVE-2026-35094 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-35094 requires an attacker to have local access to deploy the malicious Lua plugin, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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