X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202012-01

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.org X Server, the worst of which could lead to privilege escalation.

Affected packages

x11-base/xorg-server on all architectures
Affected versions < 1.20.10
Unaffected versions >= 1.20.10

Background

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a client/server model.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.org X Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

A local attacker could escalate privileges.

Resolution

All X.org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=11-base/xorg-server-1.20.10"
 

References

Release date
December 07, 2020

Latest revision
December 07, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local

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