CVE-2007-6427

Published Jan 18, 2008

Last updated 5 months ago

Overview

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.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Modified
Products
x_server, ubuntu_linux, debian_linux, mac_os_x, fedora, opensuse, linux, linux_enterprise_desktop, linux_enterprise_server, linux_enterprise_software_development_kit, open_enterprise_server

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
9.3
Impact score
10
Exploitability score
8.6
Vector string
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-787

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.