[ GLSA 201710-30 ] X.Org Server

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201710-30)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: 2017-10-29
Bug(s): #493294, #611350, #633910
ID: 201710-30

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org Server the worst
of which could allow a local attacker to replace shared memory segments.


Background

The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window
System.


Affected Packages

Package: x11-base/xorg-server
Vulnerable: < 1.19.4
Unaffected: >= 1.19.4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

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


Impact

A local attacker could cause a global buffer overflow or a Denial of
Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time

Resolution

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