SB2020090884 - Ubuntu update for xorg-server
Published: September 8, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020090884
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14345)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in XkbSetNames(). A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.