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Vulnerability Report: X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x
This vulnerability report for X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x contains a complete overview of all Secunia advisories affecting it. You can use this vulnerability report to ensure that you are aware of all vulnerabilities, both patched and unpatched, affecting this product allowing you to take the necessary precautions.

If you have information about a new or an existing vulnerability in X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x then you are more than welcome to contact us.


Table of Contents

1. Product Summary Only

2. Secunia Advisory Statistics (All time)
2.1. Statistics for 2009
2.2. Statistics for 2008
2.3. Statistics for 2007
2.4. Statistics for 2006
2.5. Statistics for 2005
2.6. Statistics for 2004
2.7. Statistics for 2003

3. List of Secunia Advisories (All time)
3.1. List for 2009
3.2. List for 2008
3.3. List for 2007
3.4. List for 2006
3.5. List for 2005
3.6. List for 2004
3.7. List for 2003

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Vendor, Links, and Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Vendor X.Org

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Affected By 13 Secunia advisories
40 Vulnerabilities

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Unpatched 8% (1 of 13 Secunia advisories)

Most Critical Unpatched
The most severe unpatched Secunia advisory affecting X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x, with all vendor patches applied, is rated Moderately critical .




7 Secunia Advisories in 2006
Secunia has issued a total of 7 Secunia advisories in 2006 for X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x. Currently, 14% (1 out of 7) are marked as unpatched with the most severe being rated Moderately critical

More information about the specific Secunia advisories affecting X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x can be found below. Each Secunia advisory is enclosed by a box highlighted with a color representing its current patch status. You can read the complete Secunia advisories for thorough descriptions of the issues covered and for solution suggestions by clicking either the Secunia advisory title or the "Read More" links available for each Secunia advisory.



libX11 XCOMPOSEFILE File Descriptor Leak
Vendor Workaround. Secunia Advisory 1 of 7 in 2006. 9,660 views.
Release Date:
2006-11-01
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA22642
Solution Status:
Vendor Workaround
Criticality:
Impact:
Exposure of sensitive information
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
Kees Cook has reported a vulnerability in libX11, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose potentially sensitive information. [Read More]


X.Org X11 X Display Manager "Xsession" Script Security Issue
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 2 of 7 in 2006. 9,079 views.
Release Date:
2006-10-17
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA22439
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Exposure of system information
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
A security issue has been reported in X.Org X11, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain access to system information. [Read More]


X11 libXfont CID Encoded Fonts Integer Overflows
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 3 of 7 in 2006. 11,323 views.
Release Date:
2006-09-13
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA21864
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in libXfont, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. [Read More]


X.Org X11 setuid Security Issues
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 4 of 7 in 2006. 14,948 views.
Release Date:
2006-08-29
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA21650
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Privilege escalation
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
Some security issues have been reported in X.Org X11, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges. [Read More]


X11 libXfont PCF Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Unpatched. Secunia Advisory 5 of 7 in 2006. 10,157 views.
Release Date:
2006-08-11
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA21450
Solution Status:
Unpatched
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
System access
Where:
From remote
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in libXfont, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise an application using the library. [Read More]


X.Org X11 Render Extension Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 6 of 7 in 2006. 15,597 views.
Release Date:
2006-05-03
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA19900
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
DoS
System access
Where:
From local network
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in X11, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system. [Read More]


X.Org X11 User Privilege Checking Security Bypass
Vendor Patch. Secunia Advisory 7 of 7 in 2006. 11,522 views.
Release Date:
2006-03-21
Secunia Advisory ID:
SA19307
Solution Status:
Vendor Patch
Criticality:
Impact:
Security Bypass
Where:
Local system
Short Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in X11, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions. [Read More]