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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-2006:160: xorg-x11 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2006:160: xorg-x11 |
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Check for the version of the xorg-x11 package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:160 (xorg-x11). X.Org and XFree86, including libX11, xdm, xf86dga, xinit, xload, xtrans, and xterm, does not check the return values for setuid and seteuid calls when attempting to drop rights, which might permit local users to gain rights by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit. In practice, it is unlikely that these programs have any real-world vulnerability. The X binary is the only one shipped suid. Further analysis of the code in question shows that it's highly unlikely that this can be exploited. Patched updates are provided as a precaution nonetheless. Updated packages are patched to address this issue. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:160 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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