CVE-2007-4730: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 11 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the compNewPixmap function in compalloc.c in the Composite extension for the X.org X11 server before 1.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by copying data from a large pixel depth pixmap into a smaller pixel depth pixmap.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org Xserver | =1.02 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.3 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.2 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.01 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-September/000378.html
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7447
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1372
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26743
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26755
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1728
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-394.htm
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=191964
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-16.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:178
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0898.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_54_xorg.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-514-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25606
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018665
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26763
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26897
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27228
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:022
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200805-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30161
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0187
- http://osvdb.org/37726
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3098
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36535
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10430
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4730?
CVE-2007-4730 has a high severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4730?
To fix CVE-2007-4730, update your X.org X server to version 1.4 or later.
Which versions of X.org X server are affected by CVE-2007-4730?
The affected versions of X.org X server are 1.01, 1.1, 1.02, 1.2, and 1.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4730?
CVE-2007-4730 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-4730 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2007-4730 can only be exploited by local users.
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