# CVE-2016-7944: libxfixes3: Integer overflow in X.org libXfixes before 5.0.3 on 32-bit platforms might allow remote X servers to gain privileges...

CVE-2016-7944 is fixed in libxfixes3 on 1 platform, first by libxfixes3 1:5.0.3-1, released December 13, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7944
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0340
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 13, 2016

## Description

Integer overflow in X.org libXfixes before 5.0.3 on 32-bit platforms might allow remote X servers to gain privileges via a length value of INT_MAX, which triggers the client to stop reading data and get out of sync.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libxfixes3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:5.0.3-1 | [libxfixes3 1:5.0.3-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libxfixes3-1-5.0.3-1.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Linux | libxfixes3 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:5.0.3-1 | [libxfixes3 1:5.0.3-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libxfixes3-1-5.0.3-1.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |

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