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


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.42% (70th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-XORGX11SERVERCOMMON-7163062
  • published30 May 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 Oracle:8 xorg-x11-server-common to version 0:1.20.11-22.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-2995.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-x11-server-common package and not the xorg-x11-server-common package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle: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.

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