Vulnerability Description
The ProcRenderAddGlyphs function in the Render extension (render/render.c) in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 and earlier allows local users to read arbitrary memory and possibly cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors related to an "input sanitization flaw."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X.Org-Xserver | <= 1.7.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/X_advisory2.asc
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/render/render.c?id=5725849a1b427
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1359.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1360.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026149
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/22/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/23/5
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=28801
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/X_advisory2.asc
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/render/render.c?id=5725849a1b427
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1359.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1360.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026149
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/22/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/23/5
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4819?
CVE-2010-4819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The ProcRenderAddGlyphs function in the Render extension (render/render.c) in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 and earlier allows local users to read arbitrary memory and possibly cause a denial of service (server...
How severe is CVE-2010-4819?
CVE-2010-4819 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X X.Org-Xserver.