CVE-2023-5367

Xorg-x11-server: out-of-bounds write in xichangedeviceproperty/rrchangeoutputproperty

Description

A out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the xorg-x11-server. This issue occurs due to an incorrect calculation of a buffer offset when copying data stored in the heap in the XIChangeDeviceProperty function in Xi/xiproperty.c and in RRChangeOutputProperty function in randr/rrproperty.c, allowing for possible escalation of privileges or denial of service.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Update Services for SAP Solutions
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Telecommunications Update Service
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6802 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6808 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7373 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7388 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7405 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7428 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7436 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7526 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7533 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0010 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0128 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2169 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2170 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2995 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2996 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5367 third party advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243091 third party advisory issue tracking
https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2023-October/003430.html patch vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2WS5E7H4A5J3U5YBCTMRPQVGWK5LVH7D/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3RK66CXMXO3PCPDU3GDY5FK4UYHUXQJT/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4YBK3I6SETHETBHDETFWM3VSZUQICIDV/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AKKIE626TZOOPD533EYN47J4RFNHZVOP/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HO2Q2NP6R62ZRQQG3XQ4AXUT7J2EKKKY/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L2RMNR4235YXZZQ2X7Q4MTOZDMZ7BBQU/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SEDJN4VFN57K5POOC7BNVD6L6WUUCSG6/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SN6KV4XGQJRVAOSM5C3CWMVAXO53COIP/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TJXNI4BXURC2BKPNAHFJK3C5ZETB7PER/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-30
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231130-0004/
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5534

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5367?
CVE-2023-5367 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5367?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-5367: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Is CVE-2023-5367 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5367 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5367?
CVE-2023-5367 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Update Services for SAP Solutions, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Telecommunications Update Service, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Telecommunications Update Service, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
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