GLSA 201811-01: X.Org X11 library: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	X.Org X11 library: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	11/09/2018
Bugs:	#664184
ID:	201811-01

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X11 library, the worst of which could allow for remote code execution.

Background

X.Org is an implementation of the X Window System. The X.Org X11 library provides the X11 protocol library files.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
x11-libs/libX11	< 1.6.6	>= 1.6.6	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X11 library. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to connect to a malicious server, could cause the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All X.Org X11 library users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libX11-1.6.6"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201811-01.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.