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Sun Java Desktop System XFree86 Pixmap Creation Integer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA17044
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Release Date:
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2005-10-04
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Popularity:
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6,642 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Privilege escalation
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Sun Java Desktop System (JDS) Release 2
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-2495
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Description:
Sun Microsystems has acknowledged a vulnerability in Sun JDS (Java Desktop System), which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.
For more information:
SA16777
The vulnerability has been reported in JDS Release 2 with XFree86 versions XFree86-server-4.3.0-136 or earlier on the Linux platform.
Solution:
Apply updated RPMs via online update (patch 10490).
Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101953-1
Other References:
SA16777:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16777/
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