CVE-2016-7951: Integer Overflow
Published Dec 13, 2016
·Updated
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXtst before 1.2.3 allow remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds memory access operations by leveraging the lack of range checks.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Fedoraproject Fedora=24
Fedoraproject Fedora=25
X libXtst<=1.2.2
Remediation
Event History
Dec 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7951?
CVE-2016-7951 is classified with a medium severity due to potential remote code execution risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7951?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7951, update the libXtst library to version 1.2.3 or later.
3
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2016-7951?
CVE-2016-7951 affects X.org libXtst versions up to and including 1.2.2, as well as Fedora 24 and 25.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7951?
CVE-2016-7951 is an integer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-7951 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7951 can be exploited by remote X servers due to the lack of proper range checks.