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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2021-4010: X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2021-4010: X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
12/17/2021
Created
05/31/2023
Added
05/31/2023
Modified
05/31/2023

Description

A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server in versions before 21.1.2 and before 1.20.14. An out-of-bounds access can occur in the SProcScreenSaverSuspend function. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Solution(s)

  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-x11-base-xorg-server
  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-x11-base-xwayland

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