# CVE-2006-0197: The XClientMessageEvent struct used in certain components of X.Org 6.8.2 and earlier, possibly including (1) the X server and (2) Xlib, uses

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-01-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The XClientMessageEvent struct used in certain components of X.Org 6.8.2 and earlier, possibly including (1) the X server and (2) Xlib, uses a "long" specifier for elements of the l array, which results in inconsistent sizes in the struct on 32-bit versus 64-bit platforms, and might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly conduct other attacks.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421256/100/0/threaded

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