CVE-2006-0745
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the...
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
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X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
CVE-2006-0745- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
CVE-2006-0745- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-0751 No score
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
EUVD-2006-0751- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qhrh-3jj7-5jgg No score
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the...
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
GHSA-qhrh-3jj7-5jgg- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
CVE-2006-0745- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2006-0745 No score
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2006-0745- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
xorg-serverDebian:12 |
before 1:1.0.2-1 | 1:1.0.2-1 |
xorg-serverDebian:13 |
before 1:1.0.2-1 | 1:1.0.2-1 |
xorg-serverDebian:14 |
before 1:1.0.2-1 | 1:1.0.2-1 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | X.Org X11 (X11R6.9.0/X11R7.0) - Local Privilege Escalation | 2006-03-20 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-0745 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in X.org X11r6, published March 21, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.12%, the 66th percentile. Fixed in xorg-server 1:1.0.2-1.
References
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:056
securityfocus.com/archive/1/428230/100/0/threaded
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25341
redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-March/msg00026.html
support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-078.htm
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securitytracker.com/id?1015793
secunia.com/advisories/19256
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102252-1
osvdb.org/24000
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1017
securityreason.com/securityalert/606
novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_16_xorgx11server.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1697
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0745
github.com/advisories/GHSA-qhrh-3jj7-5jgg
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-0745