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CVE-2008-0006

UnknownEPSS 5.11%

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CVE-2008-0006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in (1) X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1, and (2) the libfont and libXfont libraries on some platforms including Sun Solaris, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PCF font with a large difference between the last col and first col values in the PCF_BDF_ENCODINGS table.. EPSS estimates a 5.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in (1) X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1, and (2) the libfont and libXfont libraries on some platforms including Sun Solaris, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PCF font with a large difference between the last col and first col values in the PCF_BDF_ENCODINGS table.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.11%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris LibfontAll versions
SunSolaris LibxfontAll versions
X.OrgXserver<= 1.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0006?
Buffer overflow in (1) X.Org Xserver before 1.4.1, and (2) the libfont and libXfont libraries on some platforms including Sun Solaris, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PCF font with a large difference between the last col and first col values in the PCF_BDF_ENCODINGS table.
How severe is CVE-2008-0006?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0006?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST