#VU99493 Heap-based buffer overflow in X.org Server and Xwayland - CVE-2024-9632

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#VU99493 Heap-based buffer overflow in X.org Server and Xwayland - CVE-2024-9632

Published: October 29, 2024 / Updated: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99493
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9632
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
X.org Server
Xwayland
Software vendor:
X.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the XkbSetCompatMap() function in xkb/xkb.c. A local user can pass a specially crafted bitmap to the X.Org server, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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