USN-5193-3: X.Org X Server vulnerabilities

Published Jul 27, 2023
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Updated

USN-5193-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in X.Org. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could use this issue to cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core-hwe-16.04<2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.6+esm5
2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.6+esm5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04

Event History

Jul 27, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-5193-3?

The severity of USN-5193-3 is not specified in the information provided.

2

How do I fix USN-5193-3?

To fix USN-5193-3, update the affected software to version 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.6+esm5.

3

What is the vulnerability description of USN-5193-3?

USN-5193-3 refers to several vulnerabilities in X.Org X Server that could lead to server crashes and potentially be exploited by attackers.

4

Are there any known references for USN-5193-3?

Yes, you can find more information about USN-5193-3 at the following references: [Link 1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-4011), [Link 2](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-4008), [Link 3](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-4009).

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