Details
The DBE and Render extensions in X.org were vulnerable to integer
overflows, which could lead to memory overwrites. An authenticated user
could make a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code with
root privileges.
The DBE and Render extensions in X.org were vulnerable to integer
overflows, which could lead to memory overwrites. An authenticated user
could make a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code with
root privileges.
Update instructions
After a standard system upgrade you need to reboot your computer 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.10 edgy | xserver-xorg-core – 1:1.1.1-0ubuntu12.1 | ||
| 6.06 dapper | xserver-xorg-core – 1:1.0.2-0ubuntu10.5 | ||
| 5.10 breezy | xserver-xorg-core – 6.8.2-77.2 | ||
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