CVE-2006-6102: Integer Overflow
First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the ProcDbeGetVisualInfo function in the DBE 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 unspecified data structures.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xorg-server | 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u4 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u9 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u6 2:21.1.7-3 2:21.1.8-1 | |
| X Server (X.Org) | =6.8.2 | |
| X Server (X.Org) | =6.9.0 | |
| X Server (X.Org) | =7.0 | |
| X Server (X.Org) | =7.1 | |
| XFree86 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-6102
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=464
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-January/000235.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-403-1
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-920
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0002.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21968
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23633
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23670
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23689
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23705
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017495
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23698
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_08_x.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23789
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-066.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-074.htm
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-25.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.393555
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102803-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24168
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24210
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24247
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24401
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:005
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2007-002.txt.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25802
- http://osvdb.org/32085
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0108
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0669
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2233
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01075678
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0589
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0109
- https://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1249
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31376
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9991
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6102?
CVE-2006-6102 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6102?
To fix CVE-2006-6102, update your X.Org server to version 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u4 or higher.
Which versions of X.Org are affected by CVE-2006-6102?
CVE-2006-6102 affects X.Org versions 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, and 7.1, as well as XFree86 X server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6102?
CVE-2006-6102 is an integer overflow vulnerability leading to potential memory corruption.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-6102?
CVE-2006-6102 can be exploited by local users who are able to send crafted X protocol requests.
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