SB2021052203 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for userspace graphics, xorg-x11, and mesa 



SB2021052203 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for userspace graphics, xorg-x11, and mesa

Published: May 22, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021052203
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 9
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 9 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14344)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the X Input Method (XIM) client in libX11. A local user can run a specially crafted program, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14345)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in XkbSetNames(). A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


3) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14346)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the XIChangeHierarchy(). A local user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


4) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14347)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

A flaw was found in the way xserver memory was not properly initialized. This could leak parts of server memory to the X client. In cases where Xorg server runs with elevated privileges, this could result in possible ASLR bypass. Xorg-server before version 1.20.9 is vulnerable.


5) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14360)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing XkbSetMap requests. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


6) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14361)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the XkbSelectEvents(). A local user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


7) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14362)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the XRecordRegisterClients(). A local user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


8) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14363)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling locales in LibX11. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and double free and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


9) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25712)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within XkbSetDeviceInfo functionality. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.