libwacom bug fix and enhancement update

libwacom Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

09/11/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

ALBA-2021:4224: libwacom bug fix and enhancement update. Affects libwacom versions < 1.6-3.el8. Fixed in 1.6-3.el8. How to fix ↓

Free scan

Check if this vulnerability affects your application

Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.

Check my app free

No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds

Upload your dependency manifest or SBOM

Drag & drop your file here or Browse

Java Javascript PHP Python Go Rust Ruby Dart C/C++ Elixir CycloneDX SPDX

Upload a supported dependency manifest or SBOM. No installation or source-code access required.

See supported files and SBOM formats

SBOM sbom.json · bom.json · bom.xml · *.spdx.json · *.cdx.json · *.cdx.xml

Java pom.xml · gradle.lockfile · buildscript-gradle.lockfile

Javascript package-lock.json · yarn.lock · pnpm-lock.yaml

PHP composer.lock

Python poetry.lock · requirements.txt · Pipfile.lock

Go go.mod

Rust Cargo.lock

Ruby Gemfile.lock

Dart pubspec.lock

C/C++ conan.lock

Elixir mix.lock

Enter your work email to receive your report link.

Verify your email to view the full report and start 30 days of continuous monitoring. No credit card required.

Background

libwacom is a library that provides a database of graphics tablets and their associated metadata. It is used by applications to identify and configure tablets and stylus devices. The libwacom package includes the library, data files, and development files. This vulnerability affects libwacom versions 0 through 1.6-3.el8 on AlmaLinux 8.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in libwacom could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The issue originates from a flaw in the library's input validation, which could be exploited by a malicious actor to trigger a buffer overflow or other memory corruption issues. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution or crashes in applications using libwacom.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

1.6-3.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update libwacom

Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →

Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability at the moment. It is advised to apply the recommended fix by updating the libwacom package.

Conclusion

The libwacom bug fix and enhancement update addresses a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution or crashes in applications using libwacom. It is crucial to update the libwacom package to version 1.6-3.el8 or later to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

See every vulnerability recorded for libwacom →