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

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202411-08
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 Severity: High
    Title: X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities
     Date: November 17, 2024
     Bugs: #928531, #942465
       ID: 202411-08

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Synopsis
========

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

Background
==========

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.

Affected packages
=================

Package               Vulnerable    Unaffected
--------------------  ------------  ------------
x11-base/xorg-server  < 21.1.14     >= 21.1.14
x11-base/xwayland     < 24.1.4      >= 24.1.4

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
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[ 1 ] CVE-2024-9632
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9632
[ 2 ] CVE-2024-31080
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31080
[ 3 ] CVE-2024-31081
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31081
[ 4 ] CVE-2024-31082
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31082
[ 5 ] CVE-2024-31083
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31083

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-08

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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