🛡️ AZL-31321 — libx11
Description
CVE-2023-43786 affecting package libX11 for versions less than 1.8.7-1
A vulnerability was found in libX11 due to an infinite loop within the PutSubImage() function. This flaw allows a local user to consume all available system resources and cause a denial of service condition.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached with local access to the system, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs low-level privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability high.
Affected software
AZL-31321 is recorded against 1 package.
- libx11 (fixed in 1.8.7-1)
Timeline and source
Published on 10 October 2023 and last revised on 21 April 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libx11 | — | 1.8.7-1 |
References
Similar Threats
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