CVE-2008-2362: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2362: Multiple integer overflows in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allow context-depen...

Multiple integer overflows in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) SProcRenderCreateLinearGradient, (2) SProcRenderCreateRadialGradient, or (3) SProcRenderCreateConicalGradient request with an invalid field specifying the number of bytes to swap in the request data, which triggers heap memory corruption.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2362 is an old X.Org X server vulnerability that can corrupt memory and allow code execution. It matters mainly for legacy Unix/Linux or X11 environments that still run X.Org X11R7.3 / X server 1.4 or unpatched vendor packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running X.Org X11R7.3 X server 1.4 or vendor packages identified by historical advisories. Systems allowing untrusted X clients or remote X11 access warrant closer review. Prioritize if the organization operates legacy Unix/Linux graphical systems, X11 forwarding, shared desktops, or unsupported appliances. For modern, patched endpoints, urgency is lower but asset validation is still appropriate. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor security updates for affected X.Org/X11 packages.; Use the X.Org patch referenced for CVE-2008-2362 where vendor packages are unavailable.; Disable or restrict untrusted access to X11 services where feasible..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 13:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 16, 2008, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2607CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11246CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2619CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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