X.Org 'libxext' '_XAllocID' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:40137

Info

X.Org 'libxext' '_XAllocID' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 40137
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 07 2009 12:00AM
Updated: May 13 2010 02:41PM
Credit: fdsteve
Vulnerable: X.org libxext6 1.0.5
X.org libxext6 1.0.4
X.org libxext6 1.0.3
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

X.Org 'libxext' '_XAllocID' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

The 'libxext' library is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to crash applications that use the library and deny service to legitimate users.

'libxext' 6 versions 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 are affected; other versions may be vulnerable as well.

Exploit / POC

X.Org 'libxext' '_XAllocID' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

X.Org 'libxext' '_XAllocID' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates and a patch are available. Please see the references for more information.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0

References

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