QID 710100

Date Published: 2021-08-31

QID 710100: Gentoo Linux X.Org X11 library Denial of service vulnerability (GLSA 202105-16)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A vulnerability in X.Org X11 library could lead to a Denial of Service condition.

Affected Package(s): x11-libs/libX11


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 202105-16 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 710100

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 202105-16 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org//glsa/202105-16