Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the build_range function in X.Org X Font Server (xfs) before 1.0.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) QueryXBitmaps and (2) QueryXExtents protocol requests with crafted size values, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Font Server | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=12298
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194606
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307430
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=602Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-October/000416.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27040
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27052
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27060
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27168
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27228
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27240
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4568?
CVE-2007-4568 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the build_range function in X.Org X Font Server (xfs) before 1.0.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) QueryXBitmaps and (2) QueryXExtents protocol...
How severe is CVE-2007-4568?
CVE-2007-4568 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4568?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X Font Server.