xitalk allows attacker to gain elevated privileges
| xitalk-gain-privileges (15456) |  High Risk |
Description:
xitalk could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system with setgid privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest xitalk package (1.1.11-9.1woody1 or later), as listed in DSA-462-1. See References.
References:
- Shellcode.org xitalk Advisory: xitalk (1.1.11-9.1).
- BID-9851: XInterceptTalk XITalk Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0151: Unknown vulnerability in xitalk 1.1.11 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands.
- DSA-462: xitalk -- missing privilege release
- SA11114: xitalk Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Caolán McNamara xitalk 1.1.11 and eralier
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
Reported:
Mar 12, 2004
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