CVE-2019-17624

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductX.org X Server
PublishedOct 16, 2019
First seenOct 16, 2019

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
x.org x_serverv ≤ 1.20.4—

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CVE-2019-17624 · X.org X Server · Dark Radar