CVE-2006-0745
First published: Tue Mar 21 2006(Updated: )
X.Org server (xorg-server) 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0 inadvertently treats the address of the geteuid function as if it is the return value of a call to geteuid, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and (1) execute arbitrary code via the -modulepath command line option or (2) overwrite arbitrary files via -logfile.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =1.0 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =1.0.1 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =6.9 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2006 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2006 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 | |
| Red Hat Fedora Core | =core_5.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17169
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19311
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_16_xorgx11server.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-March/msg00026.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102252-1
- http://www.osvdb.org/24000
- http://www.osvdb.org/24001
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015793
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19256
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19307
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19316
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-078.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19676
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:056
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/606
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1028
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1017
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25341
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1697
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428230/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428183/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0745?
CVE-2006-0745 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0745?
To fix CVE-2006-0745, update the X.Org server to a version that has patched the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0745?
CVE-2006-0745 affects X.Org server versions 1.0.0 and later, X11R6.9.0, and X11R7.0, among others.
Can CVE-2006-0745 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-0745 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.
Who is at risk from CVE-2006-0745?
Local users on systems running affected versions of the X.Org server are at risk from CVE-2006-0745.
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