GLSA 201710-30: X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
Severity: | normal |
Title: | X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities |
Date: | 10/29/2017 |
Bugs: |
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ID: | 201710-30 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org Server the worst of which could allow a local attacker to replace shared memory segments.Background
The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window System.
Affected packages
Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
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x11-base/xorg-server | < 1.19.4 | >= 1.19.4 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org Server. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Impact
A local attacker could cause a global buffer overflow or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time
Resolution
All X.Org Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.19.4"
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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