CVE-2006-3739 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the CIDAFM function of X.Org 6.8.2 and XFree86 X server, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code through crafted Adobe Font Metrics (AFM) files. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity with local access and low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vulnerability is severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x.org:6.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xfree86_project:xfree86_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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