CVE-2008-2361: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 16, 2008
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Updated

Integer overflow in the ProcRenderCreateCursor function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified request fields that are used to calculate a glyph buffer size, which triggers a dereference of unmapped memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xorg X11=r7.3

Remediation

Patch Available

ftp://ftp.freedesktop.org/pub/xorg/X11R7.3/patches/xorg-xserver-1.4-cve-2008-2361.diff

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29665

Event History

Jun 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2361?

CVE-2008-2361 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential crashes of the X server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2361?

To fix CVE-2008-2361, you should update your X.Org X11 Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2361?

CVE-2008-2361 affects X.Org X11 Server version 7.3.

4

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2008-2361?

CVE-2008-2361 is caused by an integer overflow in the ProcRenderCreateCursor function within the Render extension of the X server.

5

Can CVE-2008-2361 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-2361 may be exploited by context-dependent attackers, indicating that specific conditions are required for exploitation.

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