SB2023030654 - IBM Security Guardium update for X.Org Server
Published: March 6, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030654
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2319)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXkbSetGeometry request handler of the Xkb extension. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2320)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXkbSetDeviceInfo request handler of the Xkb extension. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.