QID 356997

Date Published: 2024-01-17

QID 356997: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libX11 : AL2012-2023-481

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2023-43786:
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.

Vendor References

CVEs related to QID 356997

CVE-2023-43786 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
AL2012-2023-481	Amazon Linux Bare Metal		docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html

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