CVE-2007-1352: Integer overflow in the FontFileInitTable function in X.Org libXfont before 20070403 allows remote authenti...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-1352 is an old X.Org libXfont flaw where a malformed fonts.dir file can trigger memory corruption. If an authenticated remote user can make the affected X font parser process that file, the stated impact is arbitrary code execution. Public data here does not show active exploitation. Most exposure is likely legacy Unix/Linux or macOS systems using affected X.Org libXfont packages, especially where authenticated remote users can influence or introduce font directory metadata parsed by X components. Modern patched distributions are less likely exposed, but old appliances or unsupported systems need checking. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy X.Org stacks or products from the 2007-era advisory set. The business risk is concentrated in old, authenticated-user-accessible environments; absent those, urgency is lower but still requires inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with X.Org libXfont older than 20070403 or vendor-affected packages.; Apply the relevant vendor security update for each operating system distribution.; Prioritize legacy systems allowing authenticated remote users to manage or supply X font files..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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