GLSA-200705-06 : X.Org X11 library: Multiple integer overflows

high Nessus Plugin ID 25160

Synopsis

The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200705-06 (X.Org X11 library: Multiple integer overflows)

Multiple integer overflows have been reported in the XGetPixel() function of the X.Org X11 library.
Impact :

By enticing a user to open a specially crafted image, an attacker could cause a Denial of Service or an integer overflow, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with root privileges.
Workaround :

There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All X.Org X11 library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=x11-libs/libX11-1.0.3-r2'

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 25160

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-200705-06.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks

Published: 5/7/2007

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:libx11, cpe:/o:gentoo:linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Gentoo/release, Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list

Patch Publication Date: 5/5/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/3/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1667

CWE: 189

GLSA: 200705-06

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