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Last Modified |
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Description |
The xterm terminal emulator contains a flaw that may allow a local malicious user to overflow a buffer associated to the inputMethod, preeditType, and *Keymap resources. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted string containing machine code is used to set a specific resource. It is possible that the flaw may allow the user to gain root privileges by spawning a setuid-root shell resulting in a loss of system integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored / Private
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to X11 to version X11R6.5 or higher, and upgrade XFree86 to version 3.3.2 patch 1 or higer, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround.
Simply remove the setuid root bit from the xterm binary:
chmod 0755 /path/to/xterm
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XFree86
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3.0.x |
3.1.x |
3.2.x |
3.3.1 |
3.3.2 |
3.3.2p1 |
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X11
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R3 |
R4 |
R5 |
R6 |
R6.1 |
R6.2 |
R6.3 |
R6.4 |
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Credit |
- The Open Group - The Open Group
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