VDB-188677 · CVE-2021-4010 · dsa-5027

X.org X11 up to 12.0.13/21.1.1 SProcScreenSaverSuspend memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in X.org X11 up to 12.0.13/21.1.1. Impacted is the function SProcScreenSaverSuspend. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-4010. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in X.org X11 up to 12.0.13/21.1.1 (Windowing System Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function SProcScreenSaverSuspend. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/17/2021. The advisory is shared at lists.x.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-4010 since 11/23/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 12.0.14 or 21.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Windowing System Software

Vendor

X.org

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Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.x.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: X11 12.0.14/21.1.2

Timelineinfo

11/23/2021 🔍
12/17/2021 +24 days 🔍
12/17/2021 +0 days 🔍
12/24/2021 +7 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: dsa-5027
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-4010 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-4010
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188677

Entryinfo

Created: 12/17/2021 22:23
Updated: 12/24/2021 09:42
Changes: 12/17/2021 22:23 (40), 12/24/2021 09:39 (2), 12/24/2021 09:42 (19)
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