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SUSE-SA:2005:056: XFree86-server,xorg-x11-server

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Check for the version of the XFree86-server,xorg-x11-server package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2005:056 (XFree86-server,xorg-x11-server). The X server memory can be accessed my a malicious X client by exploiting a missing range check in the function XCreatePixmap(). This bug can probably be used to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the X server (root). Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/advisories/2005_56_xserver.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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