Summary
Narendra Shinde discovered that the X.Org X server incorrectly handled
certain command line parameters when running as root with the legacy
wrapper. When certain graphics drivers are being used, a local attacker
could possibly use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files and escalate
privileges.
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 16.04 LTS 16.04:LTS | xorg-server-hwe-16.04 | 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.2 |
| Ubuntu · 18.04 LTS 18.04:LTS | xorg-server | 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.2 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Unscored —
A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server before 1.20.3. An incorrect permission check for -modulepath and -logfile options w…
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-14665