SB2017062232 - Arch Linux update for lxterminal
Published: June 22, 2017 Updated: June 22, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017062232
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 access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10369)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
unixsocket.c in lxterminal through 0.3.0 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (preventing terminal launch), or possibly have other impact (bypassing terminal access control).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.