CVE-2008-2361: Integer overflow in the ProcRenderCreateCursor function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Or...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2361 is a legacy X.Org X server flaw that can crash the X server when malformed Render extension request data triggers an integer overflow. The business impact is service disruption on old systems running affected X.Org components, not confirmed data theft or code execution in the supplied sources. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix, Linux, or desktop environments still running X.Org X11R7.3 or X server 1.4 packages. The source bundle does not provide a complete affected-product matrix, so vulnerability managers should map local packages to vendor advisories. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation where X server crashes would disrupt business operations, shared workstations, kiosks, or administrative desktops. Lower urgency is reasonable for retired or non-X systems. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running X.Org X11R7.3 or X server 1.4 components.; Review applicable vendor advisories before selecting remediation.; Apply vendor-supplied X.Org or xorg-x11 security updates where available..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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