CVE-2010-4818

X.org: multiple GLX input sanitization flaws

Published Sep 5, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 8.5 High EPSS 5.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-4783 The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1232-1 X.Org X server vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1232-3 X.Org X server vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:02 AM
Reserved
Aug 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 5, 2012, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 21, 2011, 12:00 AM