CVE-2006-0197: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0197: The XClientMessageEvent struct used in certain components of X.Org 6.8.2 and earlier, possibly including (1...

The XClientMessageEvent struct used in certain components of X.Org 6.8.2 and earlier, possibly including (1) the X server and (2) Xlib, uses a "long" specifier for elements of the l array, which results in inconsistent sizes in the struct on 32-bit versus 64-bit platforms, and might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly conduct other attacks.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy X.Org issue affecting version 6.8.2 and earlier, mainly relevant to 64-bit systems. A data structure size mismatch can crash affected graphical components. The public sources describe denial of service and only say other attacks might be possible; they do not establish active exploitation or a confirmed broader impact. Exposure appears limited to very old deployments running X.Org 6.8.2 or earlier, especially on 64-bit Unix or Linux systems. Modern managed distributions are unlikely to use these versions, but embedded, lab, kiosk, or long-lived legacy graphical systems may still carry risk. Prioritize only if the organization still runs legacy 64-bit X.Org systems in production or sensitive environments. Otherwise, handle as a legacy hygiene item during asset cleanup and unsupported software reduction. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running X.Org 6.8.2 or earlier.; Check X.Org or OS vendor guidance for maintained packages and replacement recommendations.; Upgrade or retire unsupported X.Org installations where business-critical exposure exists..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 13, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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