Security
Security
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X Server, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.
| Package | x11-base/xorg-server on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 1.14.3-r2 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 1.14.3-r2 |
The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a client/server model.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain sensitive information.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.14.3-r2"