Out-of-bounds Read Affecting xorg-server package, versions <2:1.18.4-0ubuntu0.12+esm8


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
15.99% (97th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-XORGSERVER-6124540
  • published14 Dec 2023
  • disclosed13 Dec 2023

Introduced: 13 Dec 2023

CVE-2023-6377  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 xorg-server to version 2:1.18.4-0ubuntu0.12+esm8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-server package and not the xorg-server package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in xorg-server. Querying or changing XKB button actions such as moving from a touchpad to a mouse can result in out-of-bounds memory reads and writes. This may allow local privilege escalation or possible remote code execution in cases where X11 forwarding is involved.

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