SB2010082802 - Slackware Linux update for xorg-server
Published: August 28, 2010 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2010082802
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2240)
CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper control of generation of code ('code injection') error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.