CVE-2009-1573
xvfb-run 1.6.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora 10, and possibly other operating systems place the magic cookie (MCOOKIE) on the command line, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing the process and its arguments.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian / debian_linux | - | - |
| redhat / fedora | 10 | 10.x |
| ubuntu / linux | - | - |
| branden_robinson / xvfb-run | 1.6.1 | 1.6.1.x |
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=526678
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39834
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/05/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/05/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34828
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-939-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1185
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50348
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