CVE-2010-4818

8.5 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Denial of service

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 5.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-09-05 23:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 5.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-09-05 23:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC
Exploit probability: 5.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

x.org 1.7.7

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 8.5

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

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record