Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-2118 is an old X.Org X11 logging flaw. A specially crafted input device name could crash the X server or possibly lead to code execution. Business urgency depends on whether legacy systems still run X.Org X11 1.11 or affected downstream packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux desktop, kiosk, VDI, or embedded systems running X.Org X11 1.11 or vendor packages derived from the affected code. Server-only systems without X.Org are less likely exposed. Prioritize remediation for legacy graphical systems with local multi-user access, device-management exposure, or kiosk/VDI roles. For modern patched systems, treat this mainly as a legacy inventory and hygiene issue. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for X.Org X11 1.11 or affected vendor packages.; Apply vendor or upstream X.Org updates addressing CVE-2012-2118.; Check the freedesktop patch reference and distribution advisories for backported fixes..
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- xorg-input-device-format-string(74930)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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