Red Hat update for xorg-x11-server - Secunia Advisories - Vulnerability Intelligence

Red Hat update for xorg-x11-server
Secunia Advisory:	SA28543	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-01-18
Popularity:	2,640 views

Critical:	Less critical
Impact:	Exposure of sensitive information Privilege escalation DoS
Where:	Local system
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

OS:	Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)

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CVE reference:	CVE-2007-5760 CVE-2007-5958 CVE-2007-6427 CVE-2007-6428 CVE-2007-6429

Description: Red Hat has issued an update for xorg-x11-server. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), disclose potentially sensitive information or to gain escalated privileges. For more information: SA28532 Solution: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com Original Advisory: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0031.html Other References: SA28532: http://secunia.com/advisories/28532/

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