GTK+ 'gdk/gdkwindow.c' Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:37411

Info

GTK+ 'gdk/gdkwindow.c' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 37411
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 17 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 19 2009 01:23AM
Credit: Richard Ssekibuule and many others
Vulnerable: GTK GTK+ 2.18.4
Not Vulnerable: GTK GTK+ 2.18.5

Discussion

GTK+ 'gdk/gdkwindow.c' Security Bypass Vulnerability

GTK+ is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker with local physical access can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to the system, which may lead to further attacks.

This issue affects GTK+ 2.18.4; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

GTK+ 'gdk/gdkwindow.c' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Exploit code is not required.

Solution / Fix

GTK+ 'gdk/gdkwindow.c' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an update. Please see the references for details.

References

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