CVE-2024-0229

Xorg-x11-server: reattaching to different master device may lead to out-of-bounds memory access

Description

An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the X.Org server. This issue can be triggered when a device frozen by a sync grab is reattached to a different master device. This issue may lead to an application crash, local privilege escalation (if the server runs with extended privileges), or remote code execution in SSH X11 forwarding environments.

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 0.30%
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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 8.2 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-2024:0320 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0557 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0558 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0597 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0607 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0614 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0617 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0621 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0626 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0629 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2169 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2170 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2995 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2996 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0229 third party advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2256690 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0229?
CVE-2024-0229 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0229?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2024-0229: 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-2024-0229 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-0229 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-2024-0229?
CVE-2024-0229 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 8.2 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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