Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

BID:10149

Info

Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 10149
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2004-0157
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 15 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 04:06AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Steve Kemp.
Vulnerable: xonix xonix 1.4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

It has been reported that Xonix is prone to a vulnerability that may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges. This issue occurs because the application fails to drop privileges. Successful exploitation of this issue may result in a local attacker gaining gid 'games' privileges.

This issue has been reported to affect Xonix version 1.4, however, it is possible that other versions are affected as well.

Due to a lack of details, further information is not available at the moment. This BID will be updated as more information becomes available.

Exploit / POC

Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

Solution:
Debian has released an advisory DSA 484-1 to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.


xonix xonix 1.4

References

Xonix X11 Game Insecure Privilege Dropping Vulnerability

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