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Sun Solaris update for Xorg X Server
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA19311
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Release Date:
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2006-03-21
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Popularity:
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7,476 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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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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| OS: | Sun Solaris 10
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-0745
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Description:
Sun has issued an update for Xorg X Server. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.
For more information:
SA19307
The vulnerability affects Solaris 10 with patch 118966-14 through 118966-16 on the x86 platform.
Solution:
Apply T-patch or vendor workaround.
Apply T-patch T118966-18.
http://sunsolve.sun.com/tpatches
As workarounds, the vendor suggests backing out patch 118966-14/15/16 if possible or removing the setuid bit from the Xorg server (see vendor advisory for details).
A final resolution is pending completion.
Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102252-1
Other References:
SA19307:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19307/
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