QID 198321

Date Published: 2021-04-21

QID 198321: Ubuntu Security Notification for X.Org X Server vulnerability (USN-4905-1)

The x.Org X Server incorrectly handled certain lengths of XInput extension ChangeFeedbackControl requests

An attacker could use this issue to cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.5 severity.

Solution

Refer to Ubuntu advisory: USN-4905-1 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

USN-4905-1 - usn.ubuntu.com/4905-1

CVEs related to QID 198321

CVE-2021-3472 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
USN-4905-1	Ubuntu Linux		usn.ubuntu.com/4905-1

By selecting these links, you may be leaving CVEreport webspace. We have provided these links to other websites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other websites that are more appropriate for your purpose. CVEreport does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, CVEreport does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about any linked pages to [email protected].