CVE-2023-6377
Xorg-x11-server: out-of-bounds memory reads/writes in xkb button actions
Description
A flaw was found in xorg-server. Querying or changing XKB button actions such as moving from a touchpad to a mouse can result in out-of-bounds memory reads and writes. This may allow local privilege escalation or possible remote code execution in cases where X11 forwarding is involved.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat, redhat
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
x.org
oss-project·US
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
and 18 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
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References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7886
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0006
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0009
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