Advisory Published
Advisory Published

RHSA-2024:1785: Important: X.Org server security update

First published: Thu Apr 11 2024(Updated: )

Important: X.Org server security update

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/xorg-x11-server<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-source<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-29.el7_9
1.20.4-29.el7_9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2024:1785?

    RHSA-2024:1785 is classified as important due to its potential impact on security.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2024:1785?

    To resolve RHSA-2024:1785, update the xorg-x11-server package to version 1.20.4-29.el7_9 or later.

  • Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:1785?

    RHSA-2024:1785 affects various Red Hat Enterprise Linux products including Desktop, Server, and Workstation.

  • What type of vulnerability is described in RHSA-2024:1785?

    RHSA-2024:1785 addresses a heap buffer overread vulnerability in the xorg-x11-server component.

  • Is there a patch available for RHSA-2024:1785?

    Yes, a security update for RHSA-2024:1785 is provided in the form of a patch that can be applied via system updates.

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