https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q2/112: Fwd: X.Org Security Advisory: Issues in X.Org X server prior to 21.1.12 and Xwayland prior to 23.2.5
Published Apr 12, 2024
·Updated
Affected Software
2 affected components
X.Org X Server<21.1.12
X.Org Xwayland<23.2.5
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX?
The severity of CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX is rated as high due to potential remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX?
To fix CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX, update X.Org X server to version 21.1.12 or later and Xwayland to version 23.2.5 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX?
CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX affects all systems running versions of X.Org X server prior to 21.1.12 and Xwayland prior to 23.2.5.
4
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX?
The risks associated with CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX include unauthorized access and execution of malicious code.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-XXXXXXXX, so applying the recommended updates is essential.