CVE-2017-12183
UnknownEPSS 4.31%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in XFIXES extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 4.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in XFIXES extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| X.Org | X Server | < 1.19.5 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509224Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=55caa8b08c84af2b50fbc936cf334a5a93dd7db5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-05Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509224Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=55caa8b08c84af2b50fbc936cf334a5a93dd7db5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-05Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12183?
xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in XFIXES extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-12183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12183?
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.
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