Summary
The libX11 packages contain the core X11 protocol client library.
Security Fix(es):
* libX11: missing request length checks (CVE-2021-31535)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Additional Changes:
For detailed information on changes in this release, see the AlmaLinux Release Notes linked from the References section.
Fixed packages 4
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libX11 | 1.6.8-5.el8 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libX11-common | 1.6.8-5.el8 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libX11-devel | 1.6.8-5.el8 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | libX11-xcb | 1.6.8-5.el8 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Unscored —CVE-2021-31535 EPSS 10%
LookupCol.c in X.Org X through X11R7.7 and libX11 before 1.7.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. …
References
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report
https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2021-31535