CVE-2016-7948

Critical

Published: 13/12/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The libXrandr library in versions before 1.5.1 allows remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds write operations by mishandling reply data.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious code or destabilize the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the libXrandr library to version 1.5.1 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

X.org libXrandr before 1.5.1 allows remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds write operations by leveraging mishandling of reply data.