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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202104-02
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: X.Org X Server: Privilege escalation
Date: April 30, 2021
Bugs: #782679
ID: 202104-02
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Synopsis
========
A vulnerability in X.Org X Server may allow users to escalate
privileges.
Background
==========
The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 x11-base/xorg-server < 1.20.11 >= 1.20.11
Description
===========
It was discovered that X.Org X Server did not sufficiently check the
length of the XInput extension's ChangeFeedbackControl request.
Impact
======
An authorized attacker could possibly escalate privileges, or cause a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.20.11"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-3472
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3472
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-02
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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