GLSA 201711-05: X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	11/10/2017
Bugs:	#635974
ID:	201711-05

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org Server, the worst of which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Background

The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window System.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
x11-base/xorg-server	< 1.19.5	>= 1.19.5	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org Server. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Impact

Attackers could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is now know 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-1.19.5"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201711-05.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.