CVE-2017-10972
UnknownEPSS 2.30%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Uninitialized data in endianness conversion in the XEvent handling of the X.Org X Server before 2017-06-19 allowed authenticated malicious users to access potentially privileged data from the X server.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uninitialized data in endianness conversion in the XEvent handling of the X.Org X Server before 2017-06-19 allowed authenticated malicious users to access potentially privileged data from the X server.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | <= 1.19.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99543Third 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=05442de962d3dc624f79fc1a00eca3ffc5489cedPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99543Third 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=05442de962d3dc624f79fc1a00eca3ffc5489cedPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10972?
Uninitialized data in endianness conversion in the XEvent handling of the X.Org X Server before 2017-06-19 allowed authenticated malicious users to access potentially privileged data from the X server.
How severe is CVE-2017-10972?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10972?
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-2017-10972?
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