CVE-2016-7951
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.44%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7951 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXtst before 1.2.3 allow remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds memory access operations by leveraging the lack of range checks.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXtst before 1.2.3 allow remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds memory access operations by leveraging the lack of range checks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| X | Libxtst | <= 1.2.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7951?
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXtst before 1.2.3 allow remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds memory access operations by leveraging the lack of range checks.
How severe is CVE-2016-7951?
CVE-2016-7951 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7951?
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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