CVE-2011-4613
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CVE-2011-4613 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The X.Org X wrapper (xserver-wrapper.c) in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux does not properly verify the TTY of a user who is starting X, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by associating stdin with a file that is misinterpreted as the console TTY.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The X.Org X wrapper (xserver-wrapper.c) in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux does not properly verify the TTY of a user who is starting X, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by associating stdin with a file that is misinterpreted as the console TTY.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | All versions |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | All versions |
| Ubuntu | Linux | All versions |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652249Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2364Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1349-1Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652249Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2364Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1349-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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