CVE-2024-9632 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2024-9632 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 30/10/2024 | CVE Updated: 26/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2024
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat | Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2024-9632 Description

A flaw was found in the X.org server. Due to improperly tracked allocation size in _XkbSetCompatMap, a local attacker may be able to trigger a buffer overflow condition via a specially crafted payload, leading to denial of service or local privilege escalation in distributions where the X.org server is run with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-122
CWE Name: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Source: Red Hat

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).