Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org Server, the worst of which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Package | x11-base/xorg-server on all architectures |
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Affected versions | < 1.19.5 |
Unaffected versions | >= 1.19.5 |
The X.Org project provides an open source implementation of the X Window System.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org Server. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Attackers could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.
There is now know workaround at this time.
All X.Org Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.19.5"
Release date
November 10, 2017
Latest revision
November 10, 2017: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
remote
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