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cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 2 months ago

X.Org Is Still Alive and Just Patched Nine Security Flaws

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X.Org Is Still Alive and Just Patched Nine Security Flaws

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cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 2 months ago
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X.Org Server 21.1.23 and Xwayland 24.1.12 fix multiple security flaws affecting both X11 and Wayland compatibility.
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  • nyan@lemmy.cafe
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    2 months ago

    Not a surprise to anyone actually paying attention.

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    2 months ago

    And how many patches Xlibre has applied meanwhile?..

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      Might want to steer clear of xlibre:

      https://ostechnix.com/xlibre-arch-wiki-removal-explained/

      https://fossforce.com/2026/04/when-your-xorg-fork-is-more-about-dei-than-display-servers/

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        The BSD’s are embracing xlibre, so it is a project that’s being taken seriously and has real technical merits.

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          Good for them.

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      Considering they have an active GitHub repo, likely recently. Even more so with the BSD’s incorporating it as a default.

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