Description
Buffer overflow in xconq 7.4.1 allows local users to become part of the "games" group via the (1) USER or (2) DISPLAY environment variables.
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 | xconq | 7.4.1-2woody2 | DSA-354 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-354 xconq - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- xconq-user-display-bo(12765) vdb-entry
- DSA-354 vendor-advisory
- 8307 vdb-entry