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CVE-2007-1003

9.0 · HIGH

Integer overflow in ALLOCATE_LOCAL in the ProcXCMiscGetXIDList function in the XC-MISC extension in the X.Org X11 server (xserver) 7.1-1.1.0, and other versions before 20070403, allows remote authe…

Published Apr 6, 2007x.orgEPSS 5.25%

Overview

CVE-2007-1003 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting x.org x11. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in ALLOCATE_LOCAL in the ProcXCMiscGetXIDList function in the XC-MISC extension in the X.Org X11 server (xserver) 7.1-1.1.0, and other versions before 20070403, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a large expression, which results in memory corruption.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x.org. Update x11 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1003?

CVE-2007-1003 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting x.org x11. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1003?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1003?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x.org. Update x11 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.

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