SUSE update for xorg-x11-server



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2023-6816
CVE-2024-0229
CVE-2024-21885
CVE-2024-21886
CWE-ID CWE-122
CWE-362
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

xorg-x11-server-sdk
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

xorg-x11-server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

xorg-x11-server-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

xorg-x11-server-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

xorg-x11-server-extra-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

xorg-x11-server-extra
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU85447

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6816

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DeviceFocusEvent and ProcXIQueryPointer functions. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package xorg-x11-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

xorg-x11-server-sdk: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debugsource: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240116-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU85448

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0229

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition when reattaching to a different master device. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package xorg-x11-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

xorg-x11-server-sdk: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debugsource: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240116-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU85451

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21885

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the XISendDeviceHierarchyEvent() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package xorg-x11-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

xorg-x11-server-sdk: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debugsource: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240116-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU85452

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21886

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DisableDevice() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package xorg-x11-server to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

xorg-x11-server-sdk: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-debugsource: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra-debuginfo: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

xorg-x11-server-extra: before 1.19.6-10.65.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20240116-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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