CVE-2006-4447
First published: Wed Aug 30 2006(Updated: )
X.Org and XFree86, including libX11, xdm, xf86dga, xinit, xload, xtrans, and xterm, does not check the return values for setuid and seteuid calls when attempting to drop privileges, which might allow local users to gain privileges by causing those calls to fail, such as by exceeding a ulimit.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =6.8.1 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =1.0.2 | |
| Ubuntu Xinit | =1.0.2_r5 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =1.0 | |
| X.Org xload | =1.0.0 | |
| Xterm | =214 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =6.7.0 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =1.0.1 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =6.8.2 | |
| X Window System | =1.0.3 | |
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =6.8 | |
| X.Org X Server | =7.0_r1 | |
| Red Hat Libxxf86dga | =1.0.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.02_r5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg/2006-June/016146.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200608-25.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21693
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22332
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/300368
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/beast/2006-December/msg00025.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-22.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23697
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25032
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25059
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:160
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0409
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3409
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4447?
CVE-2006-4447 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4447?
To fix CVE-2006-4447, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected X.Org and XFree86 components that include the security patch.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4447?
Local users of systems running the affected versions of X.Org and XFree86 are vulnerable to CVE-2006-4447.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2006-4447?
Systems using X.Org versions from 6.7.0 through 1.0.2 and related components like xdm, xf86dga, and xterm are vulnerable to CVE-2006-4447.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2006-4447?
CVE-2006-4447 could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems.
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