CVE-2023-5367

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 25, 2023
Updated: May 22, 2024
CWE ID 787

Summary

CVE-2023-5367 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the xorg-x11-server. This issue arises from an incorrect buffer offset calculation during data copying processes in the XIChangeDeviceProperty function in Xi/xiproperty.c and the RRChangeOutputProperty function in randr/rrproperty.c. As a consequence, an out-of-bounds write flaw is introduced, potentially leading to escalation of privileges or denial of service scenarios. Systems running this affected version of the xorg-x11-server should be promptly updated to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • X.Org Xserver
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Operating System
  • Debian
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux Server

Affected Vendors

  • Red Hat
  • Debian
  • Fedora Project
  • X.Org