Stack Overflow Vulnerability in X.Org X Server Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-10971

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

X.org

Status
Xorg-server
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-10971?

A critical stack overflow vulnerability exists in the X.Org X server prior to June 19, 2017. When a user authenticated to an X Session exploits this weakness, it enables potential crashes or arbitrary code execution in the context of the X Server. This is achieved through manipulating the endianness conversion of X Events, which poses significant risks to system integrity and security.

References

https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=215f...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99546
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3905
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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