CVE-2019-17624
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CVE-2019-17624 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. "" In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap. For example, by sending ct.c_char 1000 times, an attacker can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
"" In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap. For example, by sending ct.c_char 1000 times, an attacker can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact. Note: It is disputed if the X.Org X Server is involved or if there is a stack overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | <= 1.20.4 |
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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