Packages
- xorg-server - X.Org X server
Details
It was discovered that the X server incorrectly handled certain malformed
input. An authorized attacker could exploit this to cause the X server to
crash, leading to a denial or service, or possibly execute arbitrary code
with root privileges. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and 10.10.
(CVE-2010-4818)
It was discovered that the X server incorrectly handled certain malformed
input. An authorized attacker could exploit this to cause the X server to
crash, leading to a denial or service, or possibly read arbitrary data from
the X server process. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
(CVE-2010-4819)
Vladz discovered that the X server incorrectly handled lock files. A local
attacker could use this flaw to determine if a file existed or not.
(CVE-2011-4028)
Vladz discovered that the X server...
It was discovered that the X server incorrectly handled certain malformed
input. An authorized attacker could exploit this to cause the X server to
crash, leading to a denial or service, or possibly execute arbitrary code
with root privileges. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS and 10.10.
(CVE-2010-4818)
It was discovered that the X server incorrectly handled certain malformed
input. An authorized attacker could exploit this to cause the X server to
crash, leading to a denial or service, or possibly read arbitrary data from
the X server process. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
(CVE-2010-4819)
Vladz discovered that the X server incorrectly handled lock files. A local
attacker could use this flaw to determine if a file existed or not.
(CVE-2011-4028)
Vladz discovered that the X server incorrectly handled setting lock file
permissions. A local attacker could use this flaw to gain read permissions
on arbitrary files and view sensitive information. (CVE-2011-4029)
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10 oneiric | xserver-xorg-core – 2:1.10.4-1ubuntu4.1 | ||
| 11.04 natty | xserver-xorg-core – 2:1.10.1-1ubuntu1.3 | ||
| 10.10 maverick | xserver-xorg-core – 2:1.9.0-0ubuntu7.5 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | xserver-xorg-core – 2:1.7.6-2ubuntu7.8 | ||
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