CVE-2023-6377
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 13, 2023
Updated: May 22, 2024
CWE ID 125
Summary
CVE-2023-6377 is a vulnerability affecting the xorg-server software. The issue arises when querying or modifying XKB button actions, leading to out-of-bounds memory access. This vulnerability can result in local privilege escalation and potentially remote code execution, posing a significant security risk. The risk is heightened when X11 forwarding is in use. It is essential to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability and secure systems against potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- X.Org Xserver
- Debian
Affected Vendors
- Debian
- X.Org
- Red Hat
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