X.Org X11 library: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202008-18

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.org X11 library, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.

Affected packages

x11-libs/libX11 on all architectures
Affected versions < 1.6.12
Unaffected versions >= 1.6.12

Background

X.Org is an implementation of the X Window System. The X.Org X11 library provides the X11 protocol library files.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.org X11 library. 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 X11 library users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libX11-1.6.12"
 

References

Release date
August 27, 2020

Latest revision
August 27, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
local, remote

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