X.Org X server buffer overflow | CVE-2024-31082
NAME
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X.Org X server buffer overflow
Platforms Affected:
X.Org X Server 21.1
X.Org Xwayland 23.2
Risk Level:
7.8
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
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X.Org X server is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the ProcAppleDRICreatePixmap() function. By sending an overly long argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to 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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