Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting xwayland package, versions <23.2.4-r0


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALPINE321-XWAYLAND-8490155
  • published6 Dec 2024
  • disclosed28 Feb 2024

Introduced: 28 Feb 2024

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

How to fix?

Upgrade Alpine:3.21 xwayland to version 23.2.4-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xwayland package and not the xwayland package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.21 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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