# CVE-2016-7948: libxrandr2: X.org libXrandr before 1.5.1 allows remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds write operations by leveraging mishandl...

CVE-2016-7948 is fixed in libxrandr2 on 1 platform by libxrandr2 2:1.5.1-1 (version 2:1.5.1-1), released December 13, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7948
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0388
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 13, 2016

## Description

X.org libXrandr before 1.5.1 allows remote X servers to trigger out-of-bounds write operations by leveraging mishandling of reply data.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libxrandr2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:1.5.1-1 | [libxrandr2 2:1.5.1-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libxrandr2-2-1.5.1-1.md) | Dec 13, 2016 |

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