Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the compNewPixmap function in compalloc.c in the Composite extension for the X.org X11 server before 1.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by copying data from a large pixel depth pixmap into a smaller pixel depth pixmap.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | Xorg-Server | 1.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7447
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=191964
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-September/000378.html
- http://osvdb.org/37726
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26743PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26755PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26763
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26897
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27228
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30161
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-16.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4730?
CVE-2007-4730 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the compNewPixmap function in compalloc.c in the Composite extension for the X.org X11 server before 1.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by copying data from a large pi...
How severe is CVE-2007-4730?
CVE-2007-4730 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4730?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org Xorg-Server.