Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in X.org X11 Server Affecting Various Linux Distributions
CVE-2007-4730

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

X.org

Status
Xorg-server
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2007

What is CVE-2007-4730?

A buffer overflow exists in the compNewPixmap function of the Composite extension in the X.org X11 server prior to version 1.4. This flaw allows local users to copy data from a large pixel depth pixmap into a smaller one, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary code on the system. If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized access and control over affected systems.

References

http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_54_x...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-20...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MANDRIVA
http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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