X.org X11 Server RandR Extension RRChangeProviderProperty integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in X.org X11 Server. This vulnerability affects the function RRChangeProviderProperty of the component RandR Extension. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-49180. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in X.org X11 Server (unknown version). Affected is the function RRChangeProviderProperty of the component RandR Extension. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw was found in the RandR extension, where the RRChangeProviderProperty function does not properly validate input. This issue leads to an integer overflow when computing the total size to allocate.

The advisory is shared for download at access.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-49180 since 06/03/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240228 (Fedora 42 : xorg-x11-server-Xwayland (2025-b4d521f084)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (240228) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-18511). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 240228
Nessus Name: Fedora 42 : xorg-x11-server-Xwayland (2025-b4d521f084)

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06/03/2025 🔍
06/17/2025 +14 days 🔍
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06/30/2025 +13 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: access.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-49180 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-49180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312744
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2025 18:13
Updated: 06/30/2025 11:27
Changes: 06/17/2025 18:13 (62), 06/21/2025 17:35 (2), 06/23/2025 09:21 (1), 06/23/2025 10:14 (1), 06/30/2025 11:27 (5)
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