Integer Underflow Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions <0:1.20.10-1.el8


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (24th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-5658408
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed18 May 2021

Introduced: 18 May 2021

CVE-2020-14361  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-191  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 xorg-x11-server-source to version 0:1.20.10-1.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2021:1804.

NVD Description

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

A flaw was found in X.Org Server before xorg-x11-server 1.20.9. An Integer underflow leading to heap-buffer overflow may lead to a privilege escalation vulnerability. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

CVSS Scores

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