Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libX11-xcb package, versions <0:1.7.0-9.el9


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.48% (39th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-LIBX11XCB-5933445
  • published5 Oct 2023
  • disclosed4 Oct 2023

Introduced: 4 Oct 2023

CVE-2023-43787  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 libX11-xcb to version 0:1.7.0-9.el9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libX11-xcb package and not the libX11-xcb package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an integer overflow within the XCreateImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

CVSS Base Scores

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