CVE-2010-1166

7.1 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Denial of service

What it is

The fbComposite function in fbpict.c in the Render extension in the X server in X.Org X11R7.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, related to an incorrect macro definition.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 5.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2010-04-29 21:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 5.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2010-04-29 21:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 5.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-189
Record status: Modified

Affected

X x.org 7.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record