CVE-2007-6427

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductX.org X Server
PublishedJan 18, 2008
First seenJan 18, 2008

How to fix

Update
  • x.org x_server1.4.1 or later
  • apple mac_os_x10.4.11, 10.5.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
x.org x_serverv < 1.4.11.4.1
canonical ubuntu_linux6.06, 6.10, 7.04, 7.10—
debian debian_linux3.1, 4.0—
apple mac_os_xv < 10.4.11, 10.5.0 ≤ v < 10.5.210.4.11, 10.5.2
fedoraproject fedora7, 8—
opensuse opensuse10.2, 10.3—
suse linux10.1—
suse linux_enterprise_desktop9, 10—
suse linux_enterprise_server8, 9, 10—
suse linux_enterprise_software_development_kit10—
suse open_enterprise_serverNo range specified—

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