PT-2024-1267 · X.Org+11 · X.Org Server+11
Robb Gatica
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Published
2024-01-16
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Updated
2025-08-04
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CVE-2024-0229
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
X.Org Server (affected versions not specified)
Description
An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the X.Org server. This issue can be triggered when a device frozen by a sync grab is reattached to a different master device. The issue may lead to an application crash, local privilege escalation if the server runs with extended privileges, or remote code execution in SSH X11 forwarding environments. Exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
LPE
RCE
Memory Corruption
Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Almalinux
Astra Linux
Centos
Debian
Linuxmint
Red Hat
Red Os
Rocky Linux
Suse
Ubuntu
X.Org Server