QID 357249

Date Published: 2024-02-20

QID 357249: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for xorg-x11-server : ALAS2023-2024-522

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. (
( CVE-2023-6377) a flaw was found in xorg-server.
A specially crafted request to rrchangeproviderproperty or rrchangeoutputproperty can trigger an integer overflow which may lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. (

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.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2024-522 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 357249

    CVE-2024-21885 | CVE-2024-0409 | CVE-2024-0408 | CVE-2023-6377 | CVE-2023-6816 | CVE-2024-21886 | CVE-2023-6478 | CVE-2024-0229 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2024-522 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2024-522.html
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