CVE-2007-6532: Double free vulnerability in the Widget Library (libxfcegui4) in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-6532?

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

Q: Is CVE-2007-6532 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6532 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-2007-6532 affect?

CVE-2007-6532 affects xfce. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Double free vulnerability in the Widget Library (libxfcegui4) in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the "cliend id, program name and working directory in session managemen

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-6532?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2007-6532 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting xfce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Double free vulnerability in the Widget Library (libxfcegui4) in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the "cliend id, program name and working directory in session management."

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
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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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-2007-6532?

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

Is CVE-2007-6532 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6532 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-2007-6532 affect?

CVE-2007-6532 affects xfce. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Double free vulnerability in the Widget Library (libxfcegui4) in Xfce before 4.4.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the "cliend id, program name and working directory in session managemen

How urgent is CVE-2007-6532?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

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