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CVE-2010-4818

UnknownEPSS 5.35%

Last modified

CVE-2010-4818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.. EPSS estimates a 5.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.35%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgX.Org1.7.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4818?
The GLX extension in X.Org xserver 1.7.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted request that triggers a client swap in glx/glxcmdsswap.c; or (2) a crafted length or (3) a negative value in the screen field in a request to glx/glxcmds.c.
How severe is CVE-2010-4818?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4818?
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Source: NVD / NIST