SB2020120730 - Ubuntu update for xorg-server

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SB2020120730 - Ubuntu update for xorg-server

Published: December 7, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020120730
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25712)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within XkbSetDeviceInfo functionality. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14360)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing XkbSetMap requests. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References