CVE-2006-0745

Name: CVE-2006-0745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-21T02:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0745 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
X.Org	X11r6	6.9
X.Org	X11r7	1.0
X.Org	X11r7	1.0.1
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	2006
Redhat	Fedora Core	core_5.0
Sun	Solaris	10.0
Suse	Suse Linux	10.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0745?

How severe is CVE-2006-0745?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0745 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0745?

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Source: NVD / NIST