Vulnerability identifier: #VU85450
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
X.org Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Xwayland
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: X.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of the curser code when used with SELinux. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
X.org Server: 21.0.99.1 - 21.1.10
Xwayland: 23.0.99.901 - 23.2.3
External links
http://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-0409
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.