X.Org Foundation · Libx11 · CVE-2018-14598
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
libX11 versions through 1.6.5
**Description**
The issue exists due to insufficient input validation in the XListExtensions function of the libX11 library. A malicious server can send a specially crafted reply, causing a variable to be set to NULL, which will be freed later, leading to a denial of service (segmentation fault). This can allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For libX11 versions through 1.6.5, consider restricting access to the XListExtensions function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the vulnerable function to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.