Summary
Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that X.Org X Server extensions contained
multiple security issues. An attacker could possibly use these issues to
cause the X Server to crash, execute arbitrary code, or escalate
privileges.
Fixed packages 5
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 18.04 LTS 18.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.13 |
| Ubuntu · 18.04 LTS 18.04:LTS | xorg-server-hwe-18.04 | 2:1.20.8-2ubuntu2.2~18.04.9 |
| Ubuntu · 20.04 LTS 20.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:1.20.13-1ubuntu1~20.04.5 |
| Ubuntu · 22.04 LTS 22.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:21.1.3-2ubuntu2.5 |
| Ubuntu · 22.04 LTS 22.04:LTS | xwayland | 2:22.1.1-1ubuntu0.4 |
Vulnerabilities 6
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High 8.8
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs becuase the swap handler for the XTestFakeInput request o…
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High 8.8
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XIPassiveUngrab request acces…
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High 8.8
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XvdiSelectVideoNotify request…
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High 8.8
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the ScreenSaverSetAttributes requ…
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High 7.8
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the XkbCopyNames function left a dangling pointer…
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Unscored —
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XIChangeProperty request has …