Vulnerability Description
xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in RENDER extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| X.Org | X Server | < 1.19.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509217Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=cad5a1050b7184d828aef9c1dd1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1509217Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=cad5a1050b7184d828aef9c1dd1PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12187?
CVE-2017-12187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). xorg-x11-server before 1.19.5 was missing length validation in RENDER extension allowing malicious X client to cause X server to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2017-12187?
CVE-2017-12187 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, X.Org X Server.