CVE-2008-1379 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 16 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the X server's MIT-SHM extension allows local attackers to read arbitrary process memory via crafted Pixmap dimensions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-1379?

CVE-2008-1379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the fbShmPutImage function in the MIT-SHM extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary process memory via crafted values for a Pixmap width and height.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1379?

It affects 1 product.

Products include X X11.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1379?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2008-1379 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1379 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1379, GHSA-6524-8pr6-358q.