CVE-2024-21886
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the DisableDevice function in the X.Org server. This issue may lead to an application crash or, in some circumstances, remote code execution in SSH X11 forwarding environments.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2024-02-28 13:15:08.440000
Last modified
2026-11-04 21:17:38.107000
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