USN-7299-1: X.Org X Server vulnerabilities

Published Feb 25, 2025
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Updated

Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled certain memory operations. An attacker could use these issues to cause the X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:21.1.13-2ubuntu1.2
2:21.1.13-2ubuntu1.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:24.1.2-1ubuntu0.4
2:24.1.2-1ubuntu0.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:21.1.12-1ubuntu1.2
2:21.1.12-1ubuntu1.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:23.2.6-1ubuntu0.4
2:23.2.6-1ubuntu0.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:21.1.4-2ubuntu1.7~22.04.13
2:21.1.4-2ubuntu1.7~22.04.13
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:22.1.1-1ubuntu0.17
2:22.1.1-1ubuntu0.17
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xserver-xorg-core<2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.19
2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.19
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xwayland<2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.19
2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.19
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7299-1?

The severity of USN-7299-1 is high due to potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix USN-7299-1?

To fix USN-7299-1, upgrade the affected packages to the specified versions mentioned in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by USN-7299-1?

USN-7299-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 24.10 that use xserver-xorg-core and xwayland.

4

What vulnerabilities does USN-7299-1 address?

USN-7299-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to memory handling in the X.Org X Server.

5

Can I still use my system if it's vulnerable to USN-7299-1?

While you can still use your system, it is highly recommended to apply the patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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