Vulnerability Description
The XInput extension in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via requests related to byte swapping and heap corruption within multiple functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4990.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | < 1.4.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.4.11 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 7 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.2 |
| Suse | Linux | 10.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 9 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 8 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 |
| Suse | Open Enterprise Server | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=204362Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562Broken Link
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01543321Broken Link
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=643Broken Link
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg/2008-January/031918.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28273Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28532Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28535Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28536Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28539Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28540Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6427?
CVE-2007-6427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The XInput extension in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via requests related to byte swapping and heap corruption within multiple functions, a d...
How severe is CVE-2007-6427?
CVE-2007-6427 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Apple Mac Os X, Fedoraproject Fedora.