X.Org X Server RENDER Extension 'ProcRenderCreateCursor()' Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:29665

Info

X.Org X Server RENDER Extension 'ProcRenderCreateCursor()' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29665
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-2361
Remote: Yes
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 11 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 04 2010 07:30PM
Credit: regenrecht
Vulnerable: X.org Xserver 1.3
X.org xorg-server 1.4.1
X.org xorg-server 1.4
X.org xorg-server 1.3.99.2 (RC2)
X.org xorg-server 1.2
X.org xorg-server 1.02-r5
X.org xorg-server 1.0.2-r6
X.org X11R7 7.3
X.org X11R7 7.2
X.org X11R7 7.1
X.org X11R7 7.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
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Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
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Sun Solaris 8_x86
Sun Solaris 8_sparc
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Sun Solaris 10_sparc
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_95
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_92
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_91
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_89
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_88
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_64
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_13
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris build snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris 0
Sun Java Desktop System (JDS) 2.0
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Slackware Linux -current
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.0
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3
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S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9.0
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rPath rPath Linux 1
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Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
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Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
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Redhat Desktop 3.0
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Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Workstation 0
Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Application 0
Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 500 0
Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 1000 0
Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 100 0
Nortel Networks Self-Service - CCSS7 0
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NoMachine nx-X11 3.1 -3
NoMachine NX Server 3.1
NoMachine NX Server 2.1 -18
NoMachine NX Server 2.1 -17
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NoMachine NX Server 1.3.2
NoMachine NX Server 1.3.1
NoMachine NX Server 1.3
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Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0
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MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
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MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Gentoo Linux
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Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
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Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
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Debian Linux 4.0
Avaya Voice Portal 4.1
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Avaya Voice Portal 3.0
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Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0
Avaya Interactive Response 3.0
Avaya Interactive Response 2.0
Avaya Interactive Response
Avaya Integrated Management
Avaya CVLAN
Avaya CMS Server 13.0
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Attachmate Reflection 13.0.5
Attachmate Reflection 13.0.4
Attachmate Reflection 14.0 SP1
Attachmate Reflection 14.0
Attachmate Reflection 13.0
Not Vulnerable: NoMachine NX Node 3.2
Attachmate Reflection X 14.1
Attachmate Reflection 14.1

Discussion

X.Org X Server RENDER Extension 'ProcRenderCreateCursor()' Denial of Service Vulnerability

X.Org X Server is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability because the software fails to properly handle exceptional conditions.

Attackers who can connect to a vulnerable X Server may exploit this issue to crash the targeted server, denying further service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

X.Org X Server RENDER Extension 'ProcRenderCreateCursor()' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

X.Org X Server RENDER Extension 'ProcRenderCreateCursor()' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released fixes. Please see the references for more information.


Sun Solaris 8_sparc

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0

X.org xorg-server 1.4

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1

X.org xorg-server 1.4.1

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