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NetBSD update for XFree86
Secunia Advisory: SA9988
Release Date: 2003-10-10
Popularity: 5,659 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
System access
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:NetBSD 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0730


Description:
NetBSD has issued an update for XFree86. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which potentially can be exploited by malicious users to escalate their privileges on a vulnerable system or compromise it.

For more information:
SA9651

Solution:
The vulnerabilities have been fixed in NetBSD-current dated August 31, 2003 and later.

Original Advisory:
ftp://ftp.NetBSD.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2003-015.txt.asc

Other References:
SA9651:
http://secunia.com/advisories/9651/


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