REDHAT-BUG-923584: High severity mesa vulnerability
An Out-of-bounds memory read / write flaw was found in Mesa. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash an application linked against or, potentially, execute arbitrary code via an application linked against Mesa graphics libraries.
References:
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/showbug.cgi?id=59429 https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=169054 (private) https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/showbug.cgi?id=827106 (private)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-923584?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-923584 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-923584?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-923584, update the Mesa graphics libraries to the latest patched version provided by your distribution.
What types of applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-923584?
Applications linked against the Mesa graphics libraries are affected by REDHAT-BUG-923584.
Can REDHAT-BUG-923584 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker can potentially exploit REDHAT-BUG-923584 to crash applications or execute arbitrary code.
What platforms are vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-923584?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-923584 affects any platform using the vulnerable Mesa graphics libraries.