X.Org server buffer overflow | CVE-2024-21886

NAME
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X.Org server buffer overflow

Platforms Affected:
X.Org Server 21.1.10
X.Org XWayland 23.2.3

Risk Level:
7.8

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION
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X.Org server is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the DisableDevice. By disabling a master device with disabled slave devices, a local authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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