CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-7942
CriticalSummary
The XGetImage function in X.org libX11 before version 1.6.4 might allow remote X servers to gain privileges via vectors involving image type and geometry, leading to out-of-bounds read operations.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update libX11 to version 1.6.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The XGetImage function in X.org libX11 before 1.6.4 might allow remote X servers to gain privileges via vectors involving image type and geometry, which triggers out-of-bounds read operations.