https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q4/105
Published Nov 9, 2020
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Affected Software
1 affected component
X.Org X11
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-26157?
CVE-2020-26157 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation in X11.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-26157?
To mitigate CVE-2020-26157, users should ensure they are running the latest version of X.Org X11 and implement proper server-client authentication mechanisms.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-26157?
CVE-2020-26157 primarily affects systems running X.Org X11 that do not enforce mutual authentication between the server and clients.
4
What type of exploitation is possible with CVE-2020-26157?
CVE-2020-26157 can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation by impersonating the X11 server, allowing unauthorized access to applications.
5
Is CVE-2020-26157 a local or remote attack vector?
CVE-2020-26157 is considered a local attack vector, requiring physical or local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.