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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 >> SuSE Local Security Checks >> SUSE-SA:2006:023: xorg-x11-server Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SUSE-SA:2006:023: xorg-x11-server |
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Check for the version of the xorg-x11-server package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2006:023 (xorg-x11-server). Miscalculation of a buffer size in the X Render extension of the X.Org X11 server could potentially be exploited by users to cause a buffer overflow and run code with elevated rights. Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/advisories/2006_05_03.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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