[ GLSA 202012-01 ] X.Org X Server

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202012-01)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: 2020-12-07
Bug(s): #734976, #757882
ID: 202012-01

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.org X Server, the
worst of which could lead to privilege escalation.


Background

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.


Affected Packages

Package: x11-base/xorg-server
Vulnerable: < 1.20.10
Unaffected: >= 1.20.10
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.org X Server. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

A local attacker could escalate privileges.

Resolution

All X.org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version: