Description
Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga in xpcd before 2.08, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | xpcd | 2.08-8woody2 | DSA-508 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-508 xpcd - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- xpcd-svga-pcdopen-bo(16236) vdb-entry
- DSA-508 vendor-advisory
- 10403 vdb-entry
- MDKSA-2004:053 vendor-advisory