Security
Security
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibXfont and Libxfont2, the worst of which could allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service condition.
| Package | x11-libs/libXfont2 on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 2.0.2 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 2.0.2 |
| Package | x11-libs/libXfont on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 1.5.3 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 1.5.3 |
X.Org Xfont library
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in LibXfont and LibXfont2. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Local attackers could obtain sensitive information or possibly cause a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All LibXfont2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libXfont2-2.0.2"
All LibXfont users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libXfont-1.5.3"
Release date
November 11, 2017
Latest revision
November 11, 2017: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
local
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