CVE-2006-0745: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0745: X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the...

X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0745 is an old X.Org server flaw that can let a local user bypass intended restrictions. The reported impact is serious on affected systems because it may allow arbitrary code execution through module loading or arbitrary file overwrite through log file handling. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems running affected X.Org server releases, including xorg-server 1.0.0 and later as described, X11R6.9.0, or X11R7.0. The bundle lists multiple 2006 vendor advisories, but no complete affected-product matrix. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy Linux or Unix systems with local multi-user access. For modern patched fleets, urgency is lower, but unsupported graphical servers should be treated as a governance and lateral-movement risk. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running affected X.Org or X11 server versions.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates from the cited advisories.; Check vendor guidance for exact fixed package versions..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 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: Mar 21, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xorg-geteuid-privilege-escalation(25341)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1697CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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