Summary
USN-7299-2 fix vulnerabilities in X.Org X Server. This fix caused
regression in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This update
reverts it pending further investigation.
Original advisory details:
Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled
certain memory operations. An attacker could use these issues to cause the
X Server to crash, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
Fixed packages 4
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:1.18.4-0ubuntu0.12+esm16 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | xorg-server-hwe-16.04 | 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.6+esm8 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 18.04 LTS Pro:18.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.15+esm11 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 18.04 LTS Pro:18.04:LTS | xorg-server-hwe-18.04 | 2:1.20.8-2ubuntu2.2~18.04.11+esm3 |
References
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report
https://launchpad.net/bugs/2101897