Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions <0:1.20.11-28.el9_6


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.9% (58th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-10242807
  • published24 May 2025
  • disclosed30 Oct 2024

Introduced: 30 Oct 2024

CVE-2024-9632  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 xorg-x11-server-source to version 0:1.20.11-28.el9_6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2025-7163.

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 Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the X.org server. Due to improperly tracked allocation size in _XkbSetCompatMap, a local attacker may be able to trigger a buffer overflow condition via a specially crafted payload, leading to denial of service or local privilege escalation in distributions where the X.org server is run with root privileges.

CVSS Base Scores

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