#VU48239 Security restrictions bypass in X.org Server - CVE-2020-25697

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#VU48239 Security restrictions bypass in X.org Server - CVE-2020-25697

Published: November 10, 2020 / Updated: December 2, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48239
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25697
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
X.org Server
Software vendor:
X.org

Description

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.

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