CVE-2020-14363

libX11: integer overflow leads to double free in locale handling

Published Sep 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability leading to a double-free was found in libX11. This flaw allows a local privileged attacker to cause an application compiled with libX11 to crash, or in some cases, result in arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this flaw is to confidentiality, integrity as well as system availability.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2361-1 libx11 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-6506 An integer overflow vulnerability leading to a double-free was found in libX11. This flaw allows a local privileged attacker to cause an application compiled with libX11 to crash, or in some cases, result in arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this flaw is to confidentiality, integrity as well as system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4487-1 libx11 vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4487-2 libx11 vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 12:46 PM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 11, 2020, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:54 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 25, 2020, 12:00 AM