Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-5760 is an old X.Org Xserver flaw in the XFree86-Misc extension. A malformed request using a large array index could let a context-dependent attacker run code. Business urgency is mainly for legacy Unix/Linux systems still running Xserver versions before 1.4.1 or old vendor packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy graphical Unix/Linux deployments using X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1, including systems covered by older Fedora, SUSE, Debian, OpenBSD, Sun, or Avaya advisories. Modern supported distributions are less likely exposed, but inventories should verify package versions. Prioritize remediation if legacy graphical servers, appliances, or unsupported Unix/Linux systems remain in production. For fully supported modern fleets, treat this as an inventory confirmation item rather than an emergency unless vulnerable versions are found. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Xserver to 1.4.1 or later where applicable.; Apply fixed vendor packages from the relevant distribution advisory.; Retire or isolate unsupported systems running legacy X.Org packages..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- FEDORA-2008-0831CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- xorg-xfree86misc-code-execution(39766)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11718CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- USN-571-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
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