CVE-2023-6816

Summary

CVE-2023-6816 is a vulnerability affecting the X.Org server. The issue lies in the handling of DeviceFocusEvent and XIQueryPointer reply. Buttons can be arbitrarily mapped to values greater than the server's allocated space, resulting in a heap overflow. This can potentially lead to memory corruption and unintended system behavior. Malicious actors could use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions. It is recommended that users apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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