CVE-2007-5760 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on X.Org Xserver via a crafted PassMessage request exploiting an array index error.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2007-5760?

CVE-2007-5760 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Array index error in the XFree86-Misc extension in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PassMessage request containing a large array index.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5760?

It affects 2 products.

Products include X.org Xserver, Xfree86 Project Xfree86-Misc.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5760?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-5760 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5760 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-5760, GHSA-6grr-7qqf-x376.

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