Vulnerability Description
X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a filename argument in the -sp option to the X program, which produces different error messages depending on whether the filename exists.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | Xserver | <= 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=204362
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01543321
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg/2008-January/031918.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28273
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28535
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28539
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28540
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28542
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28543
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5958?
CVE-2007-5958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a filename argument in the -sp option to the X program, which produces different error messages dependin...
How severe is CVE-2007-5958?
CVE-2007-5958 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org Xserver.