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 privileges, which might allow local users to gain privileges by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade xorg-serverUpgrade xdmUpgrade libx11Upgrade xtrans | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade x11-apps/xdm.Upgrade x11-terms/xterm.Upgrade x11-libs/libX11.Upgrade x11-apps/xload.Upgrade x11-apps/xinit.Upgrade app-emulation/emul-linux-x86-xlibs.Upgrade x11-base/xorg-server.Upgrade x11-libs/xtrans.Upgrade x11-base/xorg-x11.Upgrade media-sound/beast.Upgrade x11-apps/xf86dga. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 29, 2006 |
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