SB2024103152 - Fedora 40 update for xorg-x11-server
Published: October 31, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024103152
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) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9632)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the XkbSetCompatMap() function in xkb/xkb.c. A local user can pass a specially crafted bitmap to the X.Org server, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.