Description
misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1500-1 | New splitvt packages fix privilege escalation |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-0175 | misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges. |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T07:32:23.903Z
Reserved: 2008-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-0162
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-02-22T21:44:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-0162
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD