GLSA 202012-01: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity:normal
Title:X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:12/07/2020
Bugs: #734976, #757882
ID:202012-01

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.org X Server, the worst of which could lead to privilege escalation.

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 < 1.20.10 >= 1.20.10 All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

A local attacker could escalate privileges.

Resolution

All X.org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=11-base/xorg-server-1.20.10"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202012-01.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.

License

Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

Thank you!