USN-6587-3: X.Org X Server regression

Published Jan 30, 2024
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Updated

USN-6587-1 fixed vulnerabilities in X.Org X Server. The fix was incomplete resulting in a possible regression. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled memory when processing the DeviceFocusEvent and ProcXIQueryPointer APIs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, obtain sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-6816) Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled reattaching to a different master device. An attacker could use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-0229) Olivier Fourdan and Donn Seeley discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly labeled GLX PBuffers when used with SELinux. An attacker could use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-0408) Olivier Fourdan discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled the curser code when used with SELinux. An attacker could use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-0409) Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled memory when processing the XISendDeviceHierarchyEvent API. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-21885) Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled devices being disabled. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the X Server to crash, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-21886)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:21.1.7-3ubuntu2.7
2:21.1.7-3ubuntu2.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:21.1.4-2ubuntu1.7~22.04.8
2:21.1.4-2ubuntu1.7~22.04.8
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:22.1.1-1ubuntu0.11
2:22.1.1-1ubuntu0.11
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.15
2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.15
2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Jan 30, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6587-3?

The severity of USN-6587-3 is classified as high due to potential security impacts in X.Org X Server.

2

How do I fix USN-6587-3?

To fix USN-6587-3, upgrade to the recommended package versions specified for your Ubuntu release.

3

What vulnerabilities does USN-6587-3 address?

USN-6587-3 addresses issues related to memory handling in X.Org X Server that could lead to regressions.

4

Who discovered the original vulnerabilities addressed in USN-6587-3?

The original vulnerabilities addressed in USN-6587-3 were discovered by Jan-Niklas Sohn.

5

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6587-3?

USN-6587-3 affects specific package versions on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10.

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