Multiple integer overflows in (1) the XGetPixel function in ImUtil.c in X.Org libx11…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-189 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Multiple integer overflows in (1) the XGetPixel function in ImUtil.c in X.Org libx11 before 1.0.3, and (2) XInitImage function in xwd.c for ImageMagick, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or obtain sensitive information via crafted images with large or negative values that trigger a buffer overflow.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:x.org:libx11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 1.0.2 | Vulnerable | x.org |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.1 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.06 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
- cpe:2.3:a:x.org:libx11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.0.2 Vulnerable ·x.org
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.1 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.06 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2007:0157 Released 2007-04-16 · Red Hat rating Moderatexorg-x11-apps and libX11 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5, libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5.i386, libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5.ia64 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5, libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5.i386, xorg-x11-apps-7.1-4.0.1.el5 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) libX11-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5, libX11-devel-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5, libX11-devel-1.0.3-8.0.1.el5.i386
- RHSA-2007:0125 Released 2007-04-03 · Red Hat rating ImportantXFree86 security update
- Red Hat Desktop version 3 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.i386, XFree86-4.3.0-120.EL +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.1.0-82.EL.i386, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.1.0-82.EL.ia64, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL +37
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.i386, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.1.0-82.EL.i386, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL.i386 +18
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.i386, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.1.0-82.EL.i386, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL.i386 +18
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.i386, XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.3.0-120.EL.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 XFree86-100dpi-fonts-4.1.0-82.EL.ia64, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL, XFree86-4.1.0-82.EL.ia64 +17
- RHSA-2007:0126 Released 2007-04-03 · Red Hat rating Importantxorg-x11 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.i386, xorg-x11-Mesa-libGL-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7 +33
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.13.37.7.ia64 +47
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Desktop version 3 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0157 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0126 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0157 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0157 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0126 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0126 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0126 |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2007:0125 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-1667
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qw6x-jqf9-5vf7
References
Advisory 24
- 102888
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-176.htm
- RHSA-2007:0126
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- APPLE-SA-2009-02-12
- GLSA-200705-06
- USN-453-1
- USN-481-1
- RHSA-2007:0125
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=414045
- USN-453-2
- ADV-2007-1531
- [xorg-announce] 20070403 various integer overflow vulnerabilites in xserver, libX11 and libXfont
- SUSE-SA:2007:027
- GLSA-200805-07
- DSA-1294
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=231684
- SUSE-SR:2007:008
- DSA-1858
- [4.0] 011: SECURITY FIX: April 4, 2007
- MDKSA-2007:147
- [3.9] 021: SECURITY FIX: April 4, 2007
- RHSA-2007:0157
- MDKSA-2007:079
Sources
- CVE-2007-1667 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-1667 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qw6x-jqf9-5vf7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2007-1667 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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