Incorrect Authorization Affecting xorg-server-hwe-16.04 package, versions <2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.2


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on Ubuntu security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity
    Mature
    EPSS
    4.11% (93rd percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-UBUNTU1604-XORGSERVERHWE1604-278432
  • published 28 Oct 2018
  • disclosed 25 Oct 2018

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 xorg-server-hwe-16.04 to version 2:1.19.6-1ubuntu4.1~16.04.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xorg-server-hwe-16.04 package and not the xorg-server-hwe-16.04 package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in xorg-x11-server before 1.20.3. An incorrect permission check for -modulepath and -logfile options when starting Xorg. X server allows unprivileged users with the ability to log in to the system via physical console to escalate their privileges and run arbitrary code under root privileges.