Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting xorg-x11-server-common package, versions <0:1.20.11-25.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-XORGX11SERVERCOMMON-8347916
  • published6 Nov 2024
  • disclosed20 Nov 2024

Introduced: 6 Nov 2024

CVE-2024-9632  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 xorg-x11-server-common to version 0:1.20.11-25.el8_10 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:8798.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-x11-server-common package and not the xorg-x11-server-common package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the X.org server. Due to improperly tracked allocation size in _XkbSetCompatMap, a local attacker may be able to trigger a buffer overflow condition via a specially crafted payload, leading to denial of service or local privilege escalation in distributions where the X.org server is run with root privileges.

CVSS Scores

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