CVE-2024-21886

Summary

CVE-2024-21886 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability discovered in the DisableDevice function of the X.Org server. This issue poses a significant risk as it may result in an application crash or even permit remote code execution, primarily in SSH X11 forwarding environments. The flaw exists in the way the X.Org server handles certain inputs, enabling attackers to exploit the buffer overflow and execute malicious code. This vulnerability could potentially compromise the security of affected systems and necessitates prompt patching.

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