Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server before 1.20.10. A heap-buffer overflow in XkbSetDeviceInfo may lead to a privilege escalation vulnerability. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | < 1.20.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1887276Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2020-December/003066.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1887276Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2020-December/003066.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-25712?
CVE-2020-25712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server before 1.20.10. A heap-buffer overflow in XkbSetDeviceInfo may lead to a privilege escalation vulnerability. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data c...
How severe is CVE-2020-25712?
CVE-2020-25712 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux.