CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA buffer overflow vulnerability in libX11 versions prior to 1.8.14 allows a malicious X server to exploit the handling of XkbGetMap, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This high-severity flaw poses significant risks to systems utilizing affected versions of libX11, particularly in environments where untrusted X servers may be present. Organizations using libX11 should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A malicious X server could exploit a buffer overflow in libX11 before 1.8.14 during handling of XkbGetMap overflowing the key_sym_map.