Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Launcher tooltips. NOTE: a second buffer overflow (over-read) in the xfce_mkdirhier function was also reported, but it might not be exploitable for a crash or code execution, so it is not a vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfce | Xfce | <= 4.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201289
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201293
- http://osvdb.org/43422
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200801-06.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0080
- http://www.xfce.org/documentation/changelogs/4.4.2
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201289
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201293
- http://osvdb.org/43422
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200801-06.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0080
- http://www.xfce.org/documentation/changelogs/4.4.2
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6531?
CVE-2007-6531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Launcher tooltips. NOTE: a second buffer overflow (ove...
How severe is CVE-2007-6531?
CVE-2007-6531 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-2007-6531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfce Xfce.