CVE-2018-14600

libX11: Out of Bounds write in XListExtensions in ListExt.c

Published Aug 24, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 9.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in libX11 through 1.6.5. The function XListExtensions in ListExt.c interprets a variable as signed instead of unsigned, resulting in an out-of-bounds write (of up to 128 bytes), leading to DoS or remote code execution.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1482-1 libx11 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-6507 An issue was discovered in libX11 through 1.6.5. The function XListExtensions in ListExt.c interprets a variable as signed instead of unsigned, resulting in an out-of-bounds write (of up to 128 bytes), leading to DoS or remote code execution.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3758-1 libx11 vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3758-2 libx11 vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.09426}

epss

{'score': 0.08595}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:29 AM
Reserved
Jul 26, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 24, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:41 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 21, 2018, 12:00 AM