SB2023020886 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for tigervnc and xorg-x11-server 



SB2023020886 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for tigervnc and xorg-x11-server

Published: February 8, 2023 Updated: February 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020886
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0494)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within DeepCopyPointerClasses. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.