CVE-2019-17624
HIGHX.org X Server < 1.20.4 - Out-of-Bounds Write
Title source: ruleDescription
"" 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.
Exploits (1)
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.1623
EPSS Percentile
94.8%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (1)
x.org/x_server
< 1.20.4
Published
Oct 16, 2019
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026