SB2024010227 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for xorg-x11-server

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SB2024010227 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for xorg-x11-server

Published: January 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024010227
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6377)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

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


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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the XKB button handler when switching logical input devices. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6478)

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

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


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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when handling RRChangeProviderProperty or RRChangeOutputProperty requests. A local user can send a specially crafted request to the server, trigger an integer overflow and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References