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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2003:118: XFree86 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2003:118: XFree86 |
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Check for the version of the XFree86 package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:118 (XFree86). A vulnerability was discovered in the XDM display manager that ships with XFree86. XDM does not check for successful completion of the pam_setcred() call and in the case of error conditions in the installed PAM modules, XDM may grant local root access to any user with valid login credentials. It has been reported that a certain configuration of the MIT pam_krb5 module can result in a failing pam_setcred() call which leaves the session alive and would provide root access to any regular user. It is also possible that this vulnerability can likewise be exploited with other PAM modules in a similar manner. A backported patch from XFree86 4.3 that corrects this vulnerability has been applied to these updated packages. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:118 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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