RHSA-2021:3296: Important: libX11 security update

Published 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.

Affected Software

0 affected components

Remediation

Event History

Nov 3, 2024

Advisory Published

via Red Hat·02:24 AM

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·02:24 AM

RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

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.