Improper Input Validation Affecting xorg-x11-server-source package, versions <0:1.7.7-29.el6_1.2


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.95% (89th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-XORGX11SERVERSOURCE-2049427
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed21 Sept 2011

Introduced: 21 Sep 2011

CVE-2010-4818  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 xorg-x11-server-source to version 0:1.7.7-29.el6_1.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-x11-server-source package and not the xorg-x11-server-source package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Scores

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