CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2140698: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 07 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in X.org Server. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _GetCountedString of the file xkb/xkb.c. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211051. Reference: <a href="https://vuldb.com/?id.211051">https://vuldb.com/?id.211051</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=11beef0b7f1ed290348e45618e5fa0d2bffcb72e">https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=11beef0b7f1ed290348e45618e5fa0d2bffcb72e</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
X.org X.org Server

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2140698?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2140698 is classified as critical due to the potential for buffer overflow.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2140698?

    REDHAT-BUG-2140698 affects the X.org Server software.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2140698?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2140698, it is recommended to apply the latest patch provided by the maintainers.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2140698?

    REDHAT-BUG-2140698 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What specific function is involved in REDHAT-BUG-2140698?

    The function involved in REDHAT-BUG-2140698 is _GetCountedString in the file xkb/xkb.c.

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