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

Published Apr 11, 2024
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Updated

Important: X.Org server security update

Other sources

X.Org is an open-source implementation of the X Window System. It provides thebasic low-level functionality that full-fledged graphical user interfaces aredesigned upon.Security Fix(es): xorg-x11-server: Heap buffer overread/data leakage in ProcXIGetSelectedEvents (CVE-2024-31080) xorg-x11-server: Heap buffer overread/data leakage in ProcXIPassiveGrabDevice (CVE-2024-31081) xorg-x11-server: User-after-free in ProcRenderAddGlyphs (CVE-2024-31083) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server

Remediation

Event History

Apr 11, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:27 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:1785?

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

2

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.

3

Which products are affected by RHSA-2024:1785?

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

4

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.

5

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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