CVE-2012-2118

N/A Unknown
Published: May 18, 2012 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

Format string vulnerability in the LogVHdrMessageVerb function in os/log.c in X.Org X11 1.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an input device name.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/10001/
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53150
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/10001/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/18/8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53150
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74930
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.7%
84th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

x.org