CVE-2017-10971: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 06 2017(Updated: )
In the X.Org X server before 2017-06-19, a user authenticated to an X Session could crash or execute code in the context of the X Server by exploiting a stack overflow in the endianness conversion of X Events.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu X Server Legacy | <=1.19.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3905
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99546
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1035283
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=215f894965df5fb0bb45b107d84524e700d2073c
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=8caed4df36b1f802b4992edcfd282cbeeec35d9d
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=ba336b24052122b136486961c82deac76bbde455
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10971?
CVE-2017-10971 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a stack overflow leading to code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10971?
To fix CVE-2017-10971, you should update the X.Org X server to version 1.19.4 or higher.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-10971 facilitate?
CVE-2017-10971 facilitates attacks that can crash the X server or execute arbitrary code within its context.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-10971?
Users of X.Org X server versions prior to 1.19.4 who are authenticated to an X Session are affected by CVE-2017-10971.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-10971?
Exploiting CVE-2017-10971 can lead to denial of service or remote code execution within the X server environment.
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