Hello Linux users,
This week, X.Org is back in the spotlight after severe memory safety and code execution vulnerabilities were recently found in the popular X.Org X11 server. These vulnerabilities could have damaging repercussions on impacted systems, enabling attackers to disrupt services and steal your sensitive information, potentially resulting in the complete compromise of your critical Linux systems.
Read on to learn how to mitigate these bugs and secure your systems and your data. You’ll also get updates on other issues impacting your open-source programs and applications that could execute rogue programs on your computer or leak your data.
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Stay safe out there,
X.OrgThe DiscoverySevere memory safety and code execution vulnerabilities have been found in the popular X.Org X11 server. |
ChromiumThe DiscoveryDistros continue to release important security advisories regarding severe, remotely exploitable security bugs recently found in Chromium before version 122.0.6261.128. |
ThunderbirdThe DiscoveryMore severe memory safety and denial of service vulnerabilities have been discovered in Thunderbird. An attacker could use these flaws to disrupt services, obtain sensitive data, bypass security restrictions, perform cross-site tracing, run rogue programs on your computer, or escalate privileges on impacted systems. |
