UNKNOWN CVSS 2.1
Published: 2006-11-03

CVE-2006-5397

x.org libx11 Security Advisory (CVE-2006-5397)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-5397 impacting x.org libx11. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Xinput module (modules/im/ximcp/imLcIm.c) in X.Org libX11 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 opens a file for reading twice using the same file descriptor, which causes a file descriptor leak that allows local users to read files specified by the XCOMPOSEFILE environment variable via the duplicate file descriptor.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product x.org / libx11
Affected Versions 1.0.2
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-5397 impacting x.org libx11.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-5397.yaml
id: cve-2006-5397

info:
  name: x.org libx11 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-5397 affecting x.org libx11.
    Evaluation: The Xinput module (modules/im/ximcp/imLcIm.c) in X.Org libX11 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 opens a file for reading twice using the same file descriptor, which cau...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-5397
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.1
    cve-id: CVE-2006-5397
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-5397,x.org,libx11,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "libx11"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-5397.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-5397
# Target: x.org libx11 | CVSS: 2.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-5397 (x.org libx11)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against x.org libx11 scope (1.0.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-5397.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-5397
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install libx11 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade libx11 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update libx11

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i libx11 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i libx11

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-5397 in x.org libx11?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update x.org libx11 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-5397?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-5397?

CVE-2006-5397 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-5397
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor x.org
Product libx11
Published 2006-11-03
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N