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Debian DSA-4328-1 Critical Xorg-Server File Overwrite And Escalation

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Calendar Grey October 25, 2018
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Flawed command-line checks in Xorg could result in unintended file replacements and privilege escalation. Update xorg-server immediately.
Narendra Shinde discovered that incorrect command-line parameter validation in the Xorg X server may result in arbitary file overwrite, which can result in privilege escalation

Summary

Narendra Shinde discovered that incorrect command-line parameter
validation in the Xorg X server may result in arbitary file overwrite,
which can result in privilege escalation.

For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in
version 2:1.19.2-1+deb9u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your xorg-server packages.

For the detailed security status of xorg-server please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xorg-server

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/



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Package: xorg-server
CVE ID: CVE-2018-14665

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