CVE-2016-7946
First published: Tue Dec 13 2016(Updated: )
X.org libXi before 1.7.7 allows remote X servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving length fields.
Credit: meissner@suse.de
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.org libXi | <=1.7.6 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 |
Remedy
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libXi/commit/?id=19a9cd607de73947fcfb104682f203ffe4e1f4e5
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/04/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/04/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93374
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036945
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/lib/libXi/commit/?id=19a9cd607de73947fcfb104682f203ffe4e1f4e5
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C3NTWIWSQ575GREBVAOUQUIMDL5CDVGP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVTZ2XLPKLASQUIQA2GMKKAUOQIUMM7I/
- https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2016-October/002720.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-03
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C3NTWIWSQ575GREBVAOUQUIMDL5CDVGP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVTZ2XLPKLASQUIQA2GMKKAUOQIUMM7I/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7946?
CVE-2016-7946 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service due to an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7946?
To fix CVE-2016-7946, upgrade the libXi package to version 1.7.7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7946?
CVE-2016-7946 affects X.org libXi versions prior to 1.7.7 and Fedora versions 24 and 25.
Is CVE-2016-7946 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2016-7946 can be exploited by remote X servers to cause a denial of service.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-7946?
The implication of CVE-2016-7946 is that it allows an attacker to disrupt services by creating an infinite loop, potentially affecting system stability.
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