X.Org libX11 buffer overflow | CVE-2023-43787
NAME
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X.Org libX11 buffer overflow
Platforms Affected:
X.Org libX11 1.8.6
Risk Level:
7.8
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
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X.Org libX11 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the XCreateImage() function. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Access Vector:
Local
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