Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0494 |
CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
X.org Server Server applications / Other server solutions |
Vendor | X.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU71991
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0494
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within DeepCopyPointerClasses. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsX.org Server: 21.0.99.1 - 21.1.6
External linkshttp://lists.x.org/archives/xorg/2023-February/061255.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-098/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.