CVE-2017-12182: Input Validation
First published: Fri Nov 03 2017(Updated: )
xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in XFree86 DRI extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xorg-server | 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u4 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u9 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u6 2:21.1.7-3 2:21.1.8-1 | |
| redhat/xorg-x11-server | <1.19.5 | 1.19.5 |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| X.org Xorg-server | <1.19.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=1b1d4c04695dced2463404174b50b3581dbd857b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12182
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1509258
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509223
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-05
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12182?
CVE-2017-12182 is a vulnerability in xorg-x11-server before version 1.19.5 that allows a malicious X client to crash the X server or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-12182?
CVE-2017-12182 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12182?
Versions before 1.19.5 of xorg-x11-server are affected.
What is the remedy for CVE-2017-12182?
To fix CVE-2017-12182, you should update xorg-x11-server to version 1.19.5 or higher.
Are there any references for CVE-2017-12182?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-12182 at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509223), [cgit](https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=1b1d4c04695dced2463404174b50b3581dbd857b), [Debian LTS Announce](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.html).
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- collector/redhat-bugzilla
- alias/CVE-2017-12182
- collector/nvd-index
- package-manager/debian
- package-manager/redhat
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/8.0
- version/debian debian linux/9.0
- vendor/x.org
- canonical/x.org xorg-server