What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3296?

RHSA-2021:3296 addresses a moderate security vulnerability in the libX11 packages.

How do I fix RHSA-2021:3296?

To fix RHSA-2021:3296, update the libX11 packages to the latest version available in your repository.

What is the impact of the vulnerability described in RHSA-2021:3296?

The impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2021:3296 is due to missing request length checks that could potentially allow for local privilege escalation.

Is my system affected by RHSA-2021:3296?

Systems using the libX11 packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3296, and users should check for vulnerable versions.

What does CVE-2021-31535 refer to in RHSA-2021:3296?

CVE-2021-31535 refers to the specific vulnerability related to missing request length checks in the libX11 library addressed by RHSA-2021:3296.

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RHSA-2021:3296

30/8/2021

3/11/2024

RHSA-2021:3296: Important: libX11 security update

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

The libX11 packages contain the core X11 protocol client library.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> libX11: missing request length checks (CVE-2021-31535)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3296 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3296?
RHSA-2021:3296 addresses a moderate security vulnerability in the libX11 packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3296?
To fix RHSA-2021:3296, update the libX11 packages to the latest version available in your repository.
What is the impact of the vulnerability described in RHSA-2021:3296?
The impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2021:3296 is due to missing request length checks that could potentially allow for local privilege escalation.
Is my system affected by RHSA-2021:3296?
Systems using the libX11 packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3296, and users should check for vulnerable versions.
What does CVE-2021-31535 refer to in RHSA-2021:3296?
CVE-2021-31535 refers to the specific vulnerability related to missing request length checks in the libX11 library addressed by RHSA-2021:3296.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3296?
RHSA-2021:3296 addresses a moderate security vulnerability in the libX11 packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3296?
To fix RHSA-2021:3296, update the libX11 packages to the latest version available in your repository.
What is the impact of the vulnerability described in RHSA-2021:3296?
The impact of the vulnerability in RHSA-2021:3296 is due to missing request length checks that could potentially allow for local privilege escalation.
Is my system affected by RHSA-2021:3296?
Systems using the libX11 packages are affected by RHSA-2021:3296, and users should check for vulnerable versions.
What does CVE-2021-31535 refer to in RHSA-2021:3296?
CVE-2021-31535 refers to the specific vulnerability related to missing request length checks in the libX11 library addressed by RHSA-2021:3296.