Red Hat update for xorg-x11-server
Secunia Advisory: SA30630
Release Date: 2008-06-12
Popularity: 1,821 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-2008-1377
CVE-2008-1379
CVE-2008-2360
CVE-2008-2361
CVE-2008-2362


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:
SA30627

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0504.html

Other References:
SA30627:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30627/


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