REDHAT-BUG-2140701
First published: Mon Nov 07 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in X.org Server. Affected by this issue is the function ProcXkbGetKbdByName of the file xkb/xkb.c. The manipulation leads to memory leak. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211052. Reference: <a href="https://vuldb.com/?id.211052">https://vuldb.com/?id.211052</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=18f91b950e22c2a342a4fbc55e9ddf7534a707d2">https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=18f91b950e22c2a342a4fbc55e9ddf7534a707d2</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Xorg-x11-server-xorg |
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Reference Links
- https://vuldb.com/?id.211052
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=18f91b950e22c2a342a4fbc55e9ddf7534a707d2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140703
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140702
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8491
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-3551
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2248
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2249
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2806
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2140701
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2140701?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2140701 is classified as problematic.
What causes REDHAT-BUG-2140701?
REDHAT-BUG-2140701 is caused by a memory leak in the ProcXkbGetKbdByName function of the X.org Server.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2140701?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2140701, it is recommended to apply the provided patch for the vulnerability.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2140701?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2140701 is X.org X Server.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2140701?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2140701 is a potential memory leak that could lead to resource exhaustion.
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