CVE-2011-4613
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Summary
The X.Org X wrapper (xserver-wrapper.c) in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux does not properly verify the TTY of a user who is starting X, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by associating stdin with a file that is misinterpreted as the console TTY.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
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ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652249
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1349-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2364
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652249
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1349-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2364
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