CVE-2019-17624
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
16.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
"" 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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-10-16
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-47507
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-17624?
"" 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.
Is CVE-2019-17624 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-17624 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 16.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-17624?
CVE-2019-17624 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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