CVE-2012-2118

NONENVD 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 84.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 18, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (10)

secalert@redhathttp://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/10001/
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/18/8
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/2
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53150
secalert@redhathttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74930
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/10001/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/18/8
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53150
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74930

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-2118?

CVE-2012-2118 is a none vulnerability published on May 18, 2012. 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.

When was CVE-2012-2118 disclosed?

CVE-2012-2118 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 18, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-2118 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-2118 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-2118?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-2118, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2012-2118

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