Array index error in the XFree86-Misc extension in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows…
Priority MEDIUM 46Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Array index error in the XFree86-Misc extension in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PassMessage request containing a large array index.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.03286 88th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories
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 · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:x.org:xserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 1.4 | Vulnerable | x.org |
| cpe:2.3:a:xfree86_project:xfree86-misc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | all versions | Vulnerable | Xfree86 Project |
- cpe:2.3:a:x.org:xserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.4 Vulnerable ·x.org
- cpe:2.3:a:xfree86_project:xfree86-misc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions all versions Vulnerable ·Xfree86 Project
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2008:0030 Released 2008-01-17 · Red Hat rating Importantxorg-x11 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.i386, xorg-x11-Mesa-libGL-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2 +33
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.ia64 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.i386, xorg-x11-6.8.2-1.EL.33.0.2.ia64 +47
- RHSA-2008:0031 Released 2008-01-17 · Red Hat rating Importantxorg-x11-server security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) xorg-x11-server-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-Xdmx-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-Xdmx-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5.i386 +22
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) xorg-x11-server-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-Xdmx-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-Xdmx-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5.i386 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) xorg-x11-server-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-sdk-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5, xorg-x11-server-sdk-1.1.1-48.26.el5_1.5.i386
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0031 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0030 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0031 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0031 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0030 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0030 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 | Fixed | RHSA-2008:0030 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-5760
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6grr-7qqf-x376
References
Advisory 17
- FEDORA-2008-0831
- SUSE-SA:2008:003
- DSA-1466
- 20080117 Multiple Vendor X Server XFree86-Misc Extension Invalid Array Index Vulnerability
- 200153
- [4.1] 20080208 012: SECURITY FIX: February 8, 2008
- MDVSA-2008:022
- GLSA-200805-07
- RHSA-2008:0030
- RHSA-2008:0031
- MDVSA-2008:023
- MDVSA-2008:025
- USN-571-1
- GLSA-200804-05
- [4.2] 20080208 006: SECURITY FIX: February 8, 2008
- FEDORA-2008-0760
- GLSA-200801-09
Sources
- CVE-2007-5760 · CVE Program
- CVE-2007-5760 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6grr-7qqf-x376 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2007-5760 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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