Feb. 1, 2024, 1:22 p.m. |

Ubuntu security notices ubuntu.com

USN-6587-1 fixed vulnerabilities in X.Org X Server. The fix was incomplete
resulting in a possible regression. This update fixes the problem.

Original advisory details:

Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled
memory when processing the DeviceFocusEvent and ProcXIQueryPointer APIs. An
attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the X Server to crash,
obtain sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-6816)

Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that the X.Org X Server incorrectly handled
reattaching to a different master device. …

advisory apis attacker fix fixes issue memory org problem server update usn vulnerabilities x.org

SOC 2 Manager, Audit and Certification

@ Deloitte | US and CA Multiple Locations

Threat Analysis Engineer

@ Gen | IND - Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Head of Security

@ Hippocratic AI | Palo Alto

IT Security Vulnerability Management Specialist (15.10)

@ OCT Consulting, LLC | Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Security Engineer - Netskope/Proofpoint

@ Sainsbury's | Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst

@ ISYS Technologies | Kirtland AFB, NM, United States