CVE-2006-6101: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6101: Integer overflow in the ProcRenderAddGlyphs function in the Render extension for X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, a...

Integer overflow in the ProcRenderAddGlyphs function in the Render extension for X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, and 7.1, and XFree86 X server, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted X protocol request that triggers memory corruption during processing of glyph management data structures.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-6101 is a local-code-execution flaw in the X server Render extension. A logged-in local user could send malformed X protocol data that corrupts memory while glyph data is processed. Business risk is concentrated on legacy Unix/Linux graphical systems still running affected X.Org or XFree86 versions. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux, Unix, or appliance systems with affected X.Org or XFree86 X servers installed and local user access enabled. Modern systems are only relevant if they retain these old packages or vendor-derived builds. Treat this as a legacy-system risk with high impact but constrained access requirements. It should be prioritized where old graphical Unix/Linux systems still support local users, shared desktops, jump hosts, kiosks, or appliances. It is less urgent for environments without affected X server versions. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running X.Org 6.8.2, 6.9.0, 7.0, 7.1, or XFree86 X server.; Check vendor advisories for patched X server packages and supported upgrade paths.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported legacy graphical servers and appliances..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 9, 2007, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xorg-xserver-render-overflow(31337)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10490CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-920CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
DSA-1249CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN

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