CWE
119 416
Advisory Published

RHSA-2025:2879: Important: xorg-x11-server security update

First published: Mon Mar 17 2025(Updated: )

Important: xorg-x11-server security update

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/xorg-x11-server<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-source<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-common<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-debuginfo<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
redhat/xorg-x11-server-devel<1.20.4-30.el7_9
1.20.4-30.el7_9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2025:2879?

    The severity of RHSA-2025:2879 is classified as moderate due to the use-after-free vulnerability in Xwayland.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2025:2879?

    To fix RHSA-2025:2879, update the xorg-x11-server and related packages to version 1.20.4-30.el7_9 or later.

  • What software is affected by RHSA-2025:2879?

    RHSA-2025:2879 affects the xorg-x11-server, xorg-x11-server-common, and related packages on Red Hat platforms.

  • Is there a workaround for RHSA-2025:2879?

    No specific workarounds are recommended for RHSA-2025:2879; updating the software is the advised action.

  • When was RHSA-2025:2879 released?

    RHSA-2025:2879 was released to address the vulnerabilities in March 2025.

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