SB2023080430 - SUSE update for xtrans



SB2023080430 - SUSE update for xtrans

Published: August 4, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023080430
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25697)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way X.org server handles authentication requests. A local user can impersonate the X.org server and trick the victim into providing credentials to a rouge application under attackers control.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.