Debian: DSA-2213-1: x11-xserver-utils security update
Debian: DSA-2213-1: x11-xserver-utils security update
Sebastian Krahmer discovered that the xrdb utility of x11-xserver-utils, a X server resource database utility, is not properly filtering crafted hostnames. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges given that either remote logins via xdmcp are allowed or
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2213-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Nico Golde April 8, 2011 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : x11-xserver-utils Vulnerability : missing input sanitization Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2011-0465 Debian bug : 621423 Sebastian Krahmer discovered that the xrdb utility of x11-xserver-utils, a X server resource database utility, is not properly filtering crafted hostnames. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges given that either remote logins via xdmcp are allowed or the attacker is able to place a rogue DHCP server into the victims network. The oldstable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in version 7.3+6. For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 7.5+3. For the testing distribution (wheezy), this problem will be fixed soon. For the testing distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 7.6+2. We recommend that you upgrade your x11-xserver-utils packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
