QID 352822

Date Published: 2021-09-15

QID 352822: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for xorg-x11-server: AL2012-2021-346

Package updates are available for amazon linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
cve-2021-3472: a flaw was found in xorg-x11-server.
An interger underflow can occur in xserver which can lead to a local privilege escalation.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
1944167: cve-2021-3472 xorg-x11-server: xchangefeedbackcontrol integer underflow leads to privilege escalation


Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352822

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2021-346 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html