GLSA 201405-07: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | high |
| Title: | X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 05/15/2014 |
| Bugs: | , , , |
| ID: | 201405-07 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X Server, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.Background
The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a client/server model.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| x11-base/xorg-server | < 1.14.3-r2 | >= 1.14.3-r2 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain sensitive information.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.14.3-r2"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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