CVE-2008-2360 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 16 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Integer overflow in X.Org X server Render extension allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted request fields.

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

What is CVE-2008-2360?

CVE-2008-2360 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the AllocateGlyph function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified request fields that are used to calculate a heap buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2360?

It affects 1 product.

Products include X X11.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2360?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2008-2360 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2360 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-2360, GHSA-655r-4xf7-h526.