Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the fbShmPutImage function in the MIT-SHM extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary process memory via crafted values for a Pixmap width and height.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X11 | r7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.freedesktop.org/pub/xorg/X11R7.3/patches/xorg-xserver-1.4-cve-2008-137Patch
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01543321
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=722
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg/2008-June/036026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0502.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0504.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0512.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30627Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30628Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30629Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30630Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30637Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1379?
CVE-2008-1379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the fbShmPutImage function in the MIT-SHM extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary process memory via crafted values for ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1379?
CVE-2008-1379 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-2008-1379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X X11.