CVE-2019-17624: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
"" 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org X Server | <=1.20.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-17624.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17624?
The severity of CVE-2019-17624 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-17624?
The affected software of CVE-2019-17624 is X.Org X Server version 1.20.4.
What is the description of CVE-2019-17624?
In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap, which can lead to a denial of service or other unspecified impact.
Are there any references for CVE-2019-17624?
Yes, here are the references for CVE-2019-17624: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154868/X.Org-X-Server-1.20.4-Local-Stack-Overflow.html), [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507), [X.Org Releases](https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/).
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/x.org
- canonical/x.org x server
- version/x.org x server/1.20.4