SB2021122026 - SUSE update for xorg-x11-server
Published: December 20, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021122026
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4011)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the SwapCreateRegister() function in the Record extension. A local user can send a specially crafted RecordCreateContext and RecordRegisterClients requests, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.