CVE-2007-1667 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Integer overflows in X.Org libx11 and ImageMagick allow remote attackers to cause crashes or read sensitive data via crafted images.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-1667?

CVE-2007-1667 is a critical vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 24 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in (1) the XGetPixel function in ImUtil.c in X.Org libx11 before 1.0.3, and (2) XInitImage function in xwd.c for ImageMagick, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted images with large or negative values that trigger a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1667?

It affects 3 products.

Linux distribution packages (12)

`libX11` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`xorg-x11-apps` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:7.1-4.0.1.el5`
`xorg-x11-apps-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client	All versions	`0:7.1-4.0.1.el5`
`libX11` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`libX11-devel` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:1.0.3-8.0.1.el5`
`xorg-x11-apps` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:7.1-4.0.1.el5`
`xorg-x11-apps-debuginfo` Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server	All versions	`0:7.1-4.0.1.el5`

Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, X.org Libx11.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1667?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-1667 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1667 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1667, GHSA-qw6x-jqf9-5vf7, RHSA-2007:0157.