Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting tigervnc-selinux package, versions <0:1.13.1-2.el8_9.7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (13th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-TIGERVNCSELINUX-6178320
  • published18 Jan 2024
  • disclosed16 Jan 2024

Introduced: 16 Jan 2024

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

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 tigervnc-selinux to version 0:1.13.1-2.el8_9.7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream tigervnc-selinux package and not the tigervnc-selinux package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos: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 Base Scores

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