# CVE-2019-17624: "" In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2019-10-16 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

"" In X.Org X Server 1.20.4, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function XQueryKeymap. For example, by sending ct.c_char 1000 times, an attacker can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact. Note: It is disputed if the X.Org X Server is involved or if there is a stack overflow.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47507
- https://www.x.org/releases/individual/xserver/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154868/X.Org-X-Server-1.20.4-Local-Stack-Overflow.html

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