CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5199: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 18 2017(Updated: )

A single byte overflow in catalogue.c in X.Org libXfont 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Libxfont=1.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5199?

    CVE-2007-5199 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5199?

    To fix CVE-2007-5199, upgrade to a patched version of X.Org libXfont beyond version 1.3.1.

  • What versions of libXfont are affected by CVE-2007-5199?

    CVE-2007-5199 affects X.Org libXfont version 1.3.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5199?

    CVE-2007-5199 is characterized as a single byte overflow.

  • Can CVE-2007-5199 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-5199 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

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