Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions <0:1.20.11-22.el8


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (13th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-7169662
  • published30 May 2024
  • disclosed30 Apr 2024

Introduced: 30 Apr 2024

CVE-2024-21886  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 xorg-x11-server-source to version 0:1.20.11-22.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:2995.

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 heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the DisableDevice function in the X.Org server. This issue may lead to an application crash or, in some circumstances, remote code execution in SSH X11 forwarding environments.

CVSS Scores

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