CVE-2006-6101: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2006
·
Updated

Integer overflow in the ProcRenderAddGlyphs function in the Render extension for X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, and 7.1, and XFree86 X server, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted X protocol request that triggers memory corruption during processing of glyph management data structures.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/xorg-server
2:1.20.4-1+deb10u42:1.20.4-1+deb10u92:1.20.11-1+deb11u62:21.1.7-32:21.1.8-1
X.Org X.Org=6.8.2
X.Org X.Org=7.1
Xfree86 Project Xfree86
X.Org X.Org=6.9.0
X.Org X.Org=7.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6101?

CVE-2006-6101 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6101?

To fix CVE-2006-6101, update the X.Org server to a secure version as specified in your distribution's security advisory.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-6101?

CVE-2006-6101 affects local users running vulnerable versions of the X.Org server or XFree86.

4

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2006-6101?

Systems running X.Org versions 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, 7.1, and XFree86 are vulnerable to CVE-2006-6101.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2006-6101 vulnerability?

CVE-2006-6101 involves the ProcRenderAddGlyphs function within the Render extension of the X server.

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