CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2019-17624

"" 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.

4.6 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/ Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507 Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154868/X.Org-X-Server-1.20.4-Local-Stack-Overflow.html Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2019-10-16 11:15

Updated : 2020-08-24 05:18

NVD link : CVE-2019-17624

Mitre link : CVE-2019-17624

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-787