Xorg X11 Server Integer Overflow Vulnerability in RandR Extension

Vulnerability

An integer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Xorg X11 Server's RandR extension, specifically within the RRChangeProviderProperty function. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation, allowing clients to manipulate data in a way that causes integer overflows during memory allocation processes. Such memory corruption could potentially be exploited to disrupt normal application behavior or introduce other security risks.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to memory corruption, which may be leveraged to manipulate program execution or cause a denial-of-service condition by crashing the application.

Added: Jun 17, 2025, 4:40 PM
Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 4:40 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.1
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.5
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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