high7.8Public exploit code
CVE-2019-17624
"" In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- X.Org X Server 1.20.4 - Local Stack Overflow2019-10-16 · local · linux
Impact
"" 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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | through 1.20.4 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154868/X.Org-X-Server-1.20.4-Local-Stack-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507
- https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154868/X.Org-X-Server-1.20.4-Local-Stack-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507
- https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/