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HIGH · 8.5

CVE-2010-4818

The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a cli...

Vulnerability Description

The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgX.Org1.7.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-4818?

CVE-2010-4818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a cli...

How severe is CVE-2010-4818?

CVE-2010-4818 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4818?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X.Org.