SB20240412119 - SUSE update for xorg-x11-server

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31080)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXIGetSelectedEvents() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.

2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31081)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcXIPassiveGrabDevice() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.

3) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31082)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ProcAppleDRICreatePixmap() function. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and read system memory.

Note, the vulnerability affects only Xquartz server for MacOS systems.

4) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31083)

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

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20241262-1/