SB2020073120 - Integer overflow in libx11 (Alpine package)
Published: July 31, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020073120
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14344)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the X Input Method (XIM) client in libX11. A local user can run a specially crafted program, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.