CVE-2021-3472

xorg-x11-server: XChangeFeedbackControl integer underflow leads to privilege escalation

Published Apr 26, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server in versions before 1.20.11. An integer underflow can occur in xserver which can lead to a local privilege escalation. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2627-1 xorg-server security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4893-1 xorg-server security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-26794 A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server in versions before 1.20.11. An integer underflow can occur in xserver which can lead to a local privilege escalation. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4905-1 X.Org X Server vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4905-2 X.Org X Server vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 4:53 PM
Reserved
Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 26, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 13, 2021, 2:00 PM