CVE-2017-10971
UnknownEPSS 3.88%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the X.Org X server before 2017-06-19, a user authenticated to an X Session could crash or execute code in the context of the X Server by exploiting a stack overflow in the endianness conversion of X Events.. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the X.Org X server before 2017-06-19, a user authenticated to an X Session could crash or execute code in the context of the X Server by exploiting a stack overflow in the endianness conversion of X Events.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | <= 1.19.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99546Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1035283Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=215f894965df5fb0bb45b107d84524e700d2073cMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=8caed4df36b1f802b4992edcfd282cbeeec35d9dMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=ba336b24052122b136486961c82deac76bbde455Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99546Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1035283Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=215f894965df5fb0bb45b107d84524e700d2073cMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=8caed4df36b1f802b4992edcfd282cbeeec35d9dMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=ba336b24052122b136486961c82deac76bbde455Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10971?
In the X.Org X server before 2017-06-19, a user authenticated to an X Session could crash or execute code in the context of the X Server by exploiting a stack overflow in the endianness conversion of X Events.
How severe is CVE-2017-10971?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10971?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-10971?
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