[ GLSA 202008-18 ] X.Org X11 library

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: X.Org X11 library: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202008-18)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2020-08-27
Bug(s): #734974, #738984
ID: 202008-18

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.org X11 library, the
worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.


Background

X.Org is an implementation of the X Window System. The X.Org X11 library
provides the X11 protocol library files.


Affected Packages

Package: x11-libs/libX11
Vulnerable: < 1.6.12
Unaffected: >= 1.6.12
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.org X11 library.
Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All X.org X11 library users should upgrade to the latest version: