CVE-2007-5958: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5958: X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a filename...

X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a filename argument in the -sp option to the X program, which produces different error messages depending on whether the filename exists.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy local information-disclosure issue in X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1. A logged-in user could infer whether arbitrary file paths exist by observing different error messages. It does not indicate remote compromise or file-content disclosure in the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux/Unix systems running X.Org Xserver earlier than 1.4.1, especially unmaintained desktops, X terminals, or legacy servers with X installed. Treat as low urgency unless legacy multi-user systems still run old X.Org packages. The business risk is targeted local information leakage, mainly useful for reconnaissance on outdated hosts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Xserver to 1.4.1 or vendor-fixed packages.; Review Fedora, SUSE, Debian, HP, Sun, or distribution guidance as applicable.; Remove or restrict obsolete X server packages where not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 18, 2008, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
FEDORA-2008-0831CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
5152CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10991CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1970CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5393CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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