SB2024040412 - Multiple vulnerabilities in X.Org X server and Xwayland

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SB2024040412 - Multiple vulnerabilities in X.Org X server and Xwayland

Published: April 4, 2024 Updated: April 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024040412
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31080)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXIGetSelectedEvents() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.


2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31081)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXIPassiveGrabDevice() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.

3) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31082)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcAppleDRICreatePixmap() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.

Note, the vulnerability affects only Xquartz server for MacOS systems.


4) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31083)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ProcRenderAddGlyphs() function. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References