Details
A race condition existed that would allow other local users to see error
messages generated during another user's X session. This could allow
potentially sensitive information to be leaked.
A race condition existed that would allow other local users to see error
messages generated during another user's X session. This could allow
potentially sensitive information to be leaked.
Update instructions
After a standard system upgrade you need to restart your session to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.06 dapper | xinit – 1.0.1-0ubuntu3.1 | ||
| 5.10 breezy | xinit – 1.0+0.99.1-4ubuntu0.1 | ||
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