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CVE-2006-6102

10.0 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the ProcDbeGetVisualInfo function in the DBE extension for X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, and 7.1, and XFree86 X server, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted X p…

Published Dec 31, 2006x.orgEPSS 3.50%

Overview

CVE-2006-6102 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting x.org x.org. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the ProcDbeGetVisualInfo function in the DBE extension for X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, and 7.1, and XFree86 X server, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted X protocol request that triggers memory corruption during processing of unspecified data structures.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x.org. Update x.org to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2007-002.txt.ascRefh20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01075678Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=464Reflists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-January/000235.htmlRefosvdb.org/32085Refsecunia.com/advisories/23633Refsecunia.com/advisories/23670Refsecunia.com/advisories/23684Refsecunia.com/advisories/23689Refsecunia.com/advisories/23698

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6102?

CVE-2006-6102 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting x.org x.org. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6102?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6102?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x.org. Update x.org to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6102?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6102 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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