Headline
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202210-30
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202210-30 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xorg Server and XWayland, the worst of which can result in remote code execution. Versions less than 21.1.4 are affected.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202210-30
https://security.gentoo.org/
Severity: High
Title: X.Org X server, XWayland: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: October 31, 2022
Bugs: #857780
ID: 202210-30
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xorg Server and
XWayland, the worst of which can result in remote code execution.
Background
The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 x11-base/xorg-server < 21.1.4 >= 21.1.4
2 x11-base/xwayland < 22.1.3 >= 22.1.3
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-21.1.4”
All XWayland users should upgrade to the latest version:
emerge --sync
emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=x11-base/xwayland-22.1.3”
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-2319
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2319
[ 2 ] CVE-2022-2320
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2320
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-30
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 2022 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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