CVE-2007-6531: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-6531?

xfce: upgrade to newer than 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-6531 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6531 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-6531 affect?

CVE-2007-6531 affects xfce. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Launcher tooltips. NOTE: a second buffer overflow (over-read) in the xfce_mkdirhier function w

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-6531?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-6531 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xfce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Launcher tooltips. NOTE: a second buffer overflow (over-read) in the xfce_mkdirhier function was also reported, but it might not be exploitable for a crash or code execution, so it is not a vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xfce

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-09 23:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xfce xfce UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xfce || rpm -q xfce || xfce --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xfce

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xfce

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6531?

xfce: upgrade to newer than 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6531 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6531 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-2007-6531 affect?

CVE-2007-6531 affects xfce. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Panel (xfce4-panel) component in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Launcher tooltips. NOTE: a second buffer overflow (over-read) in the xfce_mkdirhier function w

How urgent is CVE-2007-6531?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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