X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
BID:27354
Info
X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 27354 |
| Class: | Unknown |
| CVE: |
CVE-2007-5760 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Jan 17 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 06:20PM |
| Credit: | regenrecht is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
X.org Xserver 1.3 X.org xorg-server 1.4 X.org xorg-server 1.3.99.2 (RC2) X.org xorg-server 1.2 X.org xorg-server 1.02-r5 X.org xorg-server 1.0.2-r6 X.org X11R7 1.1.1 X.org X11R7 1.0.2 X.org X11R7 1.0.1 X.org X11R7 1.0 X.org X11R7 7.2 X.org X11R7 7.1 X.org X11R7 7.0 X.org X11R6 6.9 X.org X11R6 6.8.2 X.org X11R6 6.8.1 X.org X11R6 6.8 X.org X11R6 6.7 .0 X.org X11R6 5.1 X.org X11R6 4.0 X.org LibXfont 1.3.1 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.10 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 9 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10.SP1 SuSE openSUSE 10.3 Sun Solaris 9_x86 Sun Solaris 9_sparc Sun Solaris 8_x86 Sun Solaris 8_sparc Sun Solaris 10_x86 Sun Solaris 10_sparc S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2 S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 0 S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9 S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.1 S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.1 rPath rPath Linux 1 rPath Appliance Platform Linux Service 1 RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4 RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3 RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64 RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 RedHat Enterprise Linux Virtualization 5 server RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4 RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3 RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64 RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client RedHat Desktop 4.0 RedHat Desktop 3.0 RedHat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 IA64 RedHat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 Red Hat Fedora 7 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.3 OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.2 OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.1 NoMachine nx-X11 3.1 -3 NoMachine NX Server 3.1 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1 x86_64 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64 Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64 MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 Linux Terminal Server Project Linux Terminal Server Project 4.2 Gentoo Linux Debian Linux 3.1 sparc Debian Linux 3.1 s/390 Debian Linux 3.1 ppc Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel Debian Linux 3.1 mips Debian Linux 3.1 m68k Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64 Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32 Debian Linux 3.1 hppa Debian Linux 3.1 arm Debian Linux 3.1 amd64 Debian Linux 3.1 alpha Debian Linux 3.1 Debian Linux 4.0 sparc Debian Linux 4.0 s/390 Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel Debian Linux 4.0 mips Debian Linux 4.0 m68k Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 4.0 hppa Debian Linux 4.0 arm Debian Linux 4.0 amd64 Debian Linux 4.0 alpha Avaya CMS Server 13.0 Avaya CMS Server 12.0 Avaya CMS Server 14.0 Avaya CMS Server 13.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
X.org xorg-server 1.4.1 NoMachine nx-X11 3.1 -4 Linux Terminal Server Project Linux Terminal Server Project 5.0 |
Discussion
X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
X.Org X Server is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of an affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the computer.
NOTE: This vulnerability was previously covered in BID 27336 (X.Org X Server Multiple Local Privilege Escalation and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document the issue.
X.Org X Server is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of an affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the computer.
NOTE: This vulnerability was previously covered in BID 27336 (X.Org X Server Multiple Local Privilege Escalation and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document the issue.
Exploit / POC
X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution / Fix
X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released an update and an advisory. Please see the references for more information.
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.3
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.2
X.org xorg-server 1.2
X.org xorg-server 1.4
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.1
Sun Solaris 10_x86
X.org LibXfont 1.3.1
Solution:
The vendor has released an update and an advisory. Please see the references for more information.
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.3
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OpenBSD 003_xorg.patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.3/common/003_xorg.patch
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.2
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OpenBSD 006_xorg.patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.2/common/006_xorg.patch
X.org xorg-server 1.2
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X.org xorg-xserver-1.2-multiple-overflows.diff
ftp://ftp.freedesktop.org/pub/xorg/X11R7.2/patches/xorg-xserver-1.2-mu ltiple-overflows.diff
X.org xorg-server 1.4
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X.org xorg-xserver-1.4-multiple-overflows.diff
ftp://ftp.freedesktop.org/pub/xorg/X11R7.3/patches/xorg-xserver-1.4-mu ltiple-overflows.diff
OpenBSD OpenBSD 4.1
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OpenBSD 012_xorg.patch
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.1/common/012_xorg.patch
Sun Solaris 10_x86
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Sun 119060-36
for Xsun
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=urn:cds:docid:1-21 -119060-36-1 -
Sun 125720-16
for Xorg
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=urn:cds:docid:1-21 -125720-16-1
X.org LibXfont 1.3.1
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X.org xorg-libXfont-1.3.1-pcf-parser.diff
ftp://ftp.freedesktop.org/pub/xorg/X11R7.3/patches/xorg-libXfont-1.3.1 -pcf-parser.diff
References
X.Org X Server 'PassMessage' Request Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Multiple Vendor X Server XFree86-Misc Extension Invalid Array Index (iDefense Labs)
- OpenBSD 4.1 Errata Page (OpenBSD)
- OpenBSD 4.2 Errata Page (OpenBSD)
- OpenBSD 4.3 Errata Page (OpenBSD)
- Second Maintenance Release of the NX 3.1.0 Node Packages (NoMachine)
- X.Org Homepage (X.Org)
- iDefense Security Advisory 01.17.08: Multiple Vendor X Server XFree86-Misc Exten (iDefense Labs
- ASA-2008-039 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Solaris X Server Extension (Avaya)
- ASA-2008-078 - Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Solaris X Server Extensi (Avaya)
- RHSA-2008:0030-7 xorg-x11 security update (Red Hat)
- RHSA-2008:0031-8 xorg-x11-server security update (Red Hat)
- Solution 200153: Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Solaris X Server (Sun Microsystems)
- Sun Alert ID: 103200 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in the Solaris X Server E (Sun)
- X.Org security advisory, January 17th, 2008 (X.Org)