Description
Buffer overflow in xbl 1.0k and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long -display command line option.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | xbl | 1.0k-3woody2 | DSA-345 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-345 xbl - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-345 vendor-advisory
- 20030708 Fwd: xbl vulnerabilty mailing-list