GLSA Advocate
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:26 am Post subject: [ GLSA 201711-05 ] X.Org Server |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: X.Org Server: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201711-05)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2017-11-10
Bug(s): #635974
ID: 201711-05
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org Server, the worst
of which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background
The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window
System.
Affected Packages
Package: x11-base/xorg-server
Vulnerable: < 1.19.5
Unaffected: >= 1.19.5
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org Server. Please
review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Impact
Attackers could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.
Workaround
There is now know workaround at this time.
Resolution
All X.Org Server users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.19.5"
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References
CVE-2017-12176
CVE-2017-12177
CVE-2017-12178
CVE-2017-12179
CVE-2017-12180
CVE-2017-12181
CVE-2017-12182
CVE-2017-12183
Last edited by GLSA on Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:16 am; edited 1 time in total |
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