CVE-2007-0653: Integer overflow in X MultiMedia System (xmms) 1.2.10, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remot

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0653 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting x multimedia system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in X MultiMedia System (xmms) 1.2.10, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted header information in a skin bitmap image, which triggers memory corruption.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: x multimedia system

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-21 22:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x multimedia system x multimedia system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-multimedia-system || rpm -q x-multimedia-system || x-multimedia-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-multimedia-system sudo apt install x-multimedia-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10> sudo apt-mark hold x-multimedia-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list x-multimedia-system sudo dnf downgrade x-multimedia-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add x-multimedia-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0653?

x multimedia system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0653 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0653 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0653 affect?

CVE-2007-0653 affects x multimedia system. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Integer overflow in X MultiMedia System (xmms) 1.2.10, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted header information in a skin bitmap image, which triggers memory corruption.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0653?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0654 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Integer underflow in X MultiMedia System (xmms) 1.2.10 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitr

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