[ GLSA 201405-07 ] X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201405-07)
Severity: high
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: May 15, 2014
Bug(s): #466222, #471098, #487360, #497836
ID: 201405-07

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in X.Org X Server,
allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.


Background

The X Window System is a graphical windowing system based on a
client/server model.


Affected Packages

Package: x11-base/xorg-server
Vulnerable: < 1.14.3-r2
Unaffected: >= 1.14.3-r2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain
sensitive information.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All X.Org X Server users should upgrade to the latest version: