SB2023030834 - SUSE update for xorg-x11-server
Published: March 8, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030834
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46340)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the swap handler for the XTestFakeInput request of the XTest extension if GenericEvents with lengths larger than 32 bytes are sent through a the XTestFakeInput request. A local user can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.