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libX11 XCOMPOSEFILE File Descriptor Leak
Secunia Advisory: SA22642
Release Date: 2006-11-01
Popularity: 9,598 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Workaround

Software:X Window System 11 (X11) 7.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
Kees Cook has reported a vulnerability in libX11, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability is caused due to a file descriptor leak in the Xinput module, which can be exploited to disclose the content of certain files.

The vulnerability is reported in libX11 1.0.2 and 1.0.3. Other versions may also be affected.

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