OpenBSD update for X.Org
Secunia Advisory: SA28843
Release Date: 2008-02-08
Popularity: 3,551 views

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

OS:OpenBSD 4.1
OpenBSD 4.2

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-5760
CVE-2007-5958
CVE-2007-6427
CVE-2007-6428
CVE-2007-6429
CVE-2008-0006


Description:
OpenBSD has issued an update for X.Org.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:
Apply vendor patches.

OpenBSD 4.1:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.1/common/012_xorg.patch

OpenBSD 4.2:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.2/common/006_xorg.patch

Original Advisory:
http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html
http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html

Other References:
SA28532:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28532/


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