[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201405-07 ] X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities

[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201405-07 ] X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities

[Mikle Kolyada]

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201405-07
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                                            http://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: High
    Title: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
     Date: May 15, 2014
     Bugs: #466222, #471098, #487360, #497836
       ID: 201405-07

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X Server, allowing
attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.

Background
==========

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.

Affected packages
=================

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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  x11-base/xorg-server       < 1.14.3-r2              >= 1.14.3-r2 

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or
obtain sensitive information.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-base/xorg-server-1.14.3-r2"

References
==========

[  1 ] CVE-2013-1056
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1056
[  2 ] CVE-2013-1940
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1940
[  3 ] CVE-2013-1981
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1981
[  4 ] CVE-2013-1982
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1982
[  5 ] CVE-2013-1983
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1983
[  6 ] CVE-2013-1984
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1984
[  7 ] CVE-2013-1985
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1985
[  8 ] CVE-2013-1986
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1986
[  9 ] CVE-2013-1987
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1987
[ 10 ] CVE-2013-1988
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1988
[ 11 ] CVE-2013-1989
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1989
[ 12 ] CVE-2013-1990
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1990
[ 13 ] CVE-2013-1991
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1991
[ 14 ] CVE-2013-1992
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1992
[ 15 ] CVE-2013-1993
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1993
[ 16 ] CVE-2013-1994
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1994
[ 17 ] CVE-2013-1995
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1995
[ 18 ] CVE-2013-1996
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1996
[ 19 ] CVE-2013-1997
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1997
[ 20 ] CVE-2013-1998
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1998
[ 21 ] CVE-2013-1999
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1999
[ 22 ] CVE-2013-2000
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2000
[ 23 ] CVE-2013-2001
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2001
[ 24 ] CVE-2013-2002
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2002
[ 25 ] CVE-2013-2003
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2003
[ 26 ] CVE-2013-2004
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2004
[ 27 ] CVE-2013-2005
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2005
[ 28 ] CVE-2013-2062
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2062
[ 29 ] CVE-2013-2063
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2063
[ 30 ] CVE-2013-2064
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2064
[ 31 ] CVE-2013-2066
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2066
[ 32 ] CVE-2013-4396
       http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4396

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-07.xml

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2014 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5



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