CVE-2008-2360

CVE-2008-2360 is a critical-severity vulnerability in X X11 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the AllocateGlyph function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified request fields that are used to calculate a heap buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2360?
Integer overflow in the AllocateGlyph function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified request fields that are used to calculate a heap buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-2360?
CVE-2008-2360 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2360 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2360?
CVE-2008-2360 affects X X11. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2360?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2360 published?
CVE-2008-2360 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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