X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities — GLSA 202411-08

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Xorg Server and XWayland, the worst of which can result in privilege escalation.

Affected packages

x11-base/xorg-server on all architectures
Affected versions < 21.1.14
Unaffected versions >= 21.1.14
x11-base/xwayland on all architectures
Affected versions < 24.1.4
Unaffected versions >= 24.1.4

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 and XWayland. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

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-21.1.14"
 

All XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xwayland-24.1.4"
 

References

Release date
November 17, 2024

Latest revision
November 17, 2024: 1

Severity
high

Exploitable
local

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