CVE-2012-1093: High severity Debian x11-common vulnerability
Published Feb 21, 2020
·Updated
The init script in the Debian x11-common package before 1:7.6+12 is vulnerable to a symlink attack that can lead to a privilege escalation during package installation.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Debian x11-common<1\:7.6\+12
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/xorg
1:7.7+221:7.7+231:7.7+24+deb13u11:7.7+26
Event History
Feb 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:02 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1093?
CVE-2012-1093 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1093?
To fix CVE-2012-1093, you should upgrade the x11-common package to version 1:7.7+19 or later.
3
Which versions of Debian are affected by CVE-2012-1093?
Debian versions before 1:7.6+12 of x11-common and Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0 are affected by CVE-2012-1093.
4
What type of attack is CVE-2012-1093 associated with?
CVE-2012-1093 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to privilege escalation.
5
Is CVE-2012-1093 specific to any software packages?
Yes, CVE-2012-1093 specifically affects the x11-common package in Debian.