Improper Locking Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.01% (2nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-10384702
  • published18 Jun 2025
  • disclosed17 Jun 2025

Introduced: 17 Jun 2025

NewCVE-2025-49178  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-667  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:8 xorg-x11-server-source.

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 Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the X server's request handling. Non-zero 'bytes to ignore' in a client's request can cause the server to skip processing another client's request, potentially leading to a denial of service.

CVSS Base Scores

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