Vulnerabilities > CVE-2013-1940 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in multiple products

047910
CVSS 2.1 - LOW
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
low complexity
x
canonical
CWE-264
nessus

Summary

X.Org X server before 1.13.4 and 1.4.x before 1.14.1 does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by reading passwords from a tty. Per http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1803-1/ "A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 12.10 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Ubuntu 11.10 Ubuntu 10.04 LTS"

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2013-5928.NASL
    descriptionFix input buffer size to flush evdev events before enabling a device (CVE-2013-1940) Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2013-04-22
    plugin id66167
    published2013-04-22
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66167
    titleFedora 18 : xorg-x11-server-1.13.3-3.fc18 (2013-5928)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from Fedora Security Advisory 2013-5928.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(66167);
      script_version("1.6");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/03/12");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2013-1940");
      script_xref(name:"FEDORA", value:"2013-5928");
    
      script_name(english:"Fedora 18 : xorg-x11-server-1.13.3-3.fc18 (2013-5928)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks rpm output for the updated package.");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:"The remote Fedora host is missing a security update."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "Fix input buffer size to flush evdev events before enabling a device
    (CVE-2013-1940)
    
    Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding
    description block directly from the Fedora security advisory. Tenable
    has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible
    without introducing additional issues."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=950438"
      );
      # https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/102391.html
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?1a34a998"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:"Update the affected xorg-x11-server package."
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:fedoraproject:fedora:xorg-x11-server");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:fedoraproject:fedora:18");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2013/04/18");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2013/04/22");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Fedora Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/RedHat/release", "Host/RedHat/rpm-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("rpm.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    release = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/release");
    if (isnull(release) || "Fedora" >!< release) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Fedora");
    os_ver = eregmatch(pattern: "Fedora.*release ([0-9]+)", string:release);
    if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "Fedora");
    os_ver = os_ver[1];
    if (! ereg(pattern:"^18([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Fedora 18.x", "Fedora " + os_ver);
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
    if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
    if ("x86_64" >!< cpu && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$") audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "Fedora", cpu);
    
    flag = 0;
    if (rpm_check(release:"FC18", reference:"xorg-x11-server-1.13.3-3.fc18")) flag++;
    
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_note(port:0, extra:rpm_report_get());
      else security_note(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = pkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "xorg-x11-server");
    }
    
  • NASL familyCentOS Local Security Checks
    NASL idCENTOS_RHSA-2013-1620.NASL
    descriptionUpdated xorg-x11-server packages that fix one security issue and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having low security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. X.Org is an open source implementation of the X Window System. It provides the basic low-level functionality that full-fledged graphical user interfaces are designed upon. A flaw was found in the way the X.org X11 server registered new hot plugged devices. If a local user switched to a different session and plugged in a new device, input from that device could become available in the previous session, possibly leading to information disclosure. (CVE-2013-1940) This issue was found by David Airlie and Peter Hutterer of Red Hat. This update also fixes the following bugs : * A previous upstream patch modified the Xephyr X server to be resizeable, however, it did not enable the resize functionality by default. As a consequence, X sandboxes were not resizeable on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 and later. This update enables the resize functionality by default so that X sandboxes can now be resized as expected. (BZ#915202) * In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the X Security extension (XC-SECURITY) has been disabled and replaced by X Access Control Extension (XACE). However, XACE does not yet include functionality that was previously available in XC-SECURITY. With this update, XC-SECURITY is enabled in the xorg-x11-server spec file on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. (BZ#957298) * Upstream code changes to extension initialization accidentally disabled the GLX extension in Xvfb (the X virtual frame buffer), rendering headless 3D applications not functional. An upstream patch to this problem has been backported so the GLX extension is enabled again, and applications relying on this extension work as expected. (BZ#969538) All xorg-x11-server users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id79168
    published2014-11-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/79168
    titleCentOS 6 : xorg-x11-server (CESA-2013:1620)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2013-5967.NASL
    descriptionFix input buffer size to flush evdev events before enabling a device (CVE-2013-1940) Fix scrolling on Evoluent Vertical mouse Avoid memory corruption if too many touch listeners are active Bump EQ size to avoid spurious abrt reports Add a quirk to get a reasonably sane default button mapping for the Evoluent Vertical Mouse 3 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2013-07-12
    plugin id67345
    published2013-07-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/67345
    titleFedora 17 : xorg-x11-server-1.12.4-7.fc17 (2013-5967)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_11_XORG-X11-XVNC-130524.NASL
    descriptionThis update of xorg-x11-server fixes one security issue and two bugs. In some cases, input events are sent to X servers not currently the VT owner, allowing a user to capture passwords. (CVE-2013-1940) Also the following bugs have been fixed : - A memory leak in cursor handling could slowly run the X server out of memory. (bnc#813178) - A memory leak in the X GE extension has been fixed that could have also run the X server out of memory. (bnc#813683) - A CAPS lock issue in VNC has been fixed (bnc#787170)
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2013-06-05
    plugin id66801
    published2013-06-05
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66801
    titleSuSE 11.2 Security Update : Xorg (SAT Patch Number 7761)
  • NASL familyDebian Local Security Checks
    NASL idDEBIAN_DSA-2661.NASL
    descriptionDavid Airlie and Peter Hutterer of Red Hat discovered that xorg-server, the X.Org X server was vulnerable to an information disclosure flaw related to input handling and devices hotplug. When an X server is running but not on front (for example because of a VT switch), a newly plugged input device would still be recognized and handled by the X server, which would actually transmit input events to its clients on the background. This could allow an attacker to recover some input events not intended for the X clients, including sensitive information.
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2013-04-18
    plugin id66004
    published2013-04-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66004
    titleDebian DSA-2661-1 : xorg-server - information disclosure
  • NASL familyScientific Linux Local Security Checks
    NASL idSL_20131121_XORG_X11_SERVER_ON_SL6_X.NASL
    descriptionA flaw was found in the way the X.org X11 server registered new hot plugged devices. If a local user switched to a different session and plugged in a new device, input from that device could become available in the previous session, possibly leading to information disclosure. (CVE-2013-1940) This update also fixes the following bugs : - A previous upstream patch modified the Xephyr X server to be resizeable, however, it did not enable the resize functionality by default. As a consequence, X sandboxes were not resizeable on Scientific Linux 6.4 and later. This update enables the resize functionality by default so that X sandboxes can now be resized as expected. - In Scientific Linux 6, the X Security extension (XC-SECURITY) has been disabled and replaced by X Access Control Extension (XACE). However, XACE does not yet include functionality that was previously available in XC- SECURITY. With this update, XC-SECURITY is enabled in the xorg-x11-server spec file on Scientific Linux 6. - Upstream code changes to extension initialization accidentally disabled the GLX extension in Xvfb (the X virtual frame buffer), rendering headless 3D applications not functional. An upstream patch to this problem has been backported so the GLX extension is enabled again, and applications relying on this extension work as expected.
    last seen2020-03-18
    modified2013-12-10
    plugin id71302
    published2013-12-10
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/71302
    titleScientific Linux Security Update : xorg-x11-server on SL6.x i386/x86_64 (20131121)
  • NASL familyAmazon Linux Local Security Checks
    NASL idALA_ALAS-2013-260.NASL
    descriptionA flaw was found in the way the X.org X11 server registered new hot plugged devices. If a local user switched to a different session and plugged in a new device, input from that device could become available in the previous session, possibly leading to information disclosure. (CVE-2013-1940)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id71400
    published2013-12-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/71400
    titleAmazon Linux AMI : xorg-x11-server (ALAS-2013-260)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_SU-2013-0857-1.NASL
    descriptionIn some cases, input events are sent to X servers not currently the VT owner, allowing a user to capture passwords. This update fixes this issue. CVE-2013-1940 has been assigned to this issue. Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the SUSE security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2015-05-20
    plugin id83587
    published2015-05-20
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83587
    titleSUSE SLED10 / SLES10 Security Update : xorg-x11-server (SUSE-SU-2013:0857-1)
  • NASL familyOracle Linux Local Security Checks
    NASL idORACLELINUX_ELSA-2013-1620.NASL
    descriptionFrom Red Hat Security Advisory 2013:1620 : Updated xorg-x11-server packages that fix one security issue and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having low security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. X.Org is an open source implementation of the X Window System. It provides the basic low-level functionality that full-fledged graphical user interfaces are designed upon. A flaw was found in the way the X.org X11 server registered new hot plugged devices. If a local user switched to a different session and plugged in a new device, input from that device could become available in the previous session, possibly leading to information disclosure. (CVE-2013-1940) This issue was found by David Airlie and Peter Hutterer of Red Hat. This update also fixes the following bugs : * A previous upstream patch modified the Xephyr X server to be resizeable, however, it did not enable the resize functionality by default. As a consequence, X sandboxes were not resizeable on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 and later. This update enables the resize functionality by default so that X sandboxes can now be resized as expected. (BZ#915202) * In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the X Security extension (XC-SECURITY) has been disabled and replaced by X Access Control Extension (XACE). However, XACE does not yet include functionality that was previously available in XC-SECURITY. With this update, XC-SECURITY is enabled in the xorg-x11-server spec file on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. (BZ#957298) * Upstream code changes to extension initialization accidentally disabled the GLX extension in Xvfb (the X virtual frame buffer), rendering headless 3D applications not functional. An upstream patch to this problem has been backported so the GLX extension is enabled again, and applications relying on this extension work as expected. (BZ#969538) All xorg-x11-server users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id71130
    published2013-11-29
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/71130
    titleOracle Linux 6 : xorg-x11-server (ELSA-2013-1620)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2013-411.NASL
    description- U_xf86-fix-flush-input-to-work-with-Linux-evdev-device.p atch - So when we VT switch back and attempt to flush the input devices, we don
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2014-06-13
    plugin id74992
    published2014-06-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/74992
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : xorg-x11-server (openSUSE-SU-2013:0937-1)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2013-5883.NASL
    descriptionFix input buffer size to flush evdev events before enabling a device (CVE-2013-1940) Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-03-17
    modified2013-04-30
    plugin id66258
    published2013-04-30
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66258
    titleFedora 19 : xorg-x11-server-1.14.0-6.fc19 (2013-5883)
  • NASL familyUbuntu Local Security Checks
    NASL idUBUNTU_USN-1803-1.NASL
    descriptionIt was discovered that the X.Org X server did not properly clear input events in certain circumstances. A local attacker with physical access could use this flaw to capture keystrokes. Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Ubuntu security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id66022
    published2013-04-18
    reporterUbuntu Security Notice (C) 2013-2019 Canonical, Inc. / NASL script (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66022
    titleUbuntu 10.04 LTS / 11.10 / 12.04 LTS / 12.10 : xorg-server, xorg-server-lts-quantal vulnerability (USN-1803-1)
  • NASL familySlackware Local Security Checks
    NASL idSLACKWARE_SSA_2013-109-01.NASL
    descriptionNew xorg-server packages are available for Slackware 13.37, 14.0, and -current to fix a security issue.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id66158
    published2013-04-22
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66158
    titleSlackware 13.37 / 14.0 / current : xorg-server (SSA:2013-109-01)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_XORG-X11-SERVER-8561.NASL
    descriptionIn some cases, input events are sent to X servers not currently the VT owner, allowing a user to capture passwords. This update fixes this issue. CVE-2013-1940 has been assigned to this issue.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2013-06-05
    plugin id66803
    published2013-06-05
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66803
    titleSuSE 10 Security Update : xorg-x11-server (ZYPP Patch Number 8561)
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201405-07.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201405-07 (X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in X.Org X Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain sensitive information. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id74028
    published2014-05-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/74028
    titleGLSA-201405-07 : X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyRed Hat Local Security Checks
    NASL idREDHAT-RHSA-2013-1620.NASL
    descriptionUpdated xorg-x11-server packages that fix one security issue and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having low security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. X.Org is an open source implementation of the X Window System. It provides the basic low-level functionality that full-fledged graphical user interfaces are designed upon. A flaw was found in the way the X.org X11 server registered new hot plugged devices. If a local user switched to a different session and plugged in a new device, input from that device could become available in the previous session, possibly leading to information disclosure. (CVE-2013-1940) This issue was found by David Airlie and Peter Hutterer of Red Hat. This update also fixes the following bugs : * A previous upstream patch modified the Xephyr X server to be resizeable, however, it did not enable the resize functionality by default. As a consequence, X sandboxes were not resizeable on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 and later. This update enables the resize functionality by default so that X sandboxes can now be resized as expected. (BZ#915202) * In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the X Security extension (XC-SECURITY) has been disabled and replaced by X Access Control Extension (XACE). However, XACE does not yet include functionality that was previously available in XC-SECURITY. With this update, XC-SECURITY is enabled in the xorg-x11-server spec file on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. (BZ#957298) * Upstream code changes to extension initialization accidentally disabled the GLX extension in Xvfb (the X virtual frame buffer), rendering headless 3D applications not functional. An upstream patch to this problem has been backported so the GLX extension is enabled again, and applications relying on this extension work as expected. (BZ#969538) All xorg-x11-server users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id71011
    published2013-11-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/71011
    titleRHEL 6 : xorg-x11-server (RHSA-2013:1620)

Redhat

advisories
bugzilla
id1016854
titleregression: Xorg -configure stopped working
oval
OR
  • commentRed Hat Enterprise Linux must be installed
    ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20070304026
  • AND
    • commentRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 is installed
      ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20111656003
    • OR
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xdmx is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620001
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xdmx is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376186
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xvfb is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620003
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xvfb is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376190
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-devel is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620005
        • commentxorg-x11-server-devel is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376184
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xnest is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620007
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xnest is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376188
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-source is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620009
        • commentxorg-x11-server-source is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376182
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xephyr is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620011
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xephyr is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376196
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xorg is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620013
        • commentxorg-x11-server-Xorg is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376192
      • AND
        • commentxorg-x11-server-common is earlier than 0:1.13.0-23.el6
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhsa:tst:20131620015
        • commentxorg-x11-server-common is signed with Red Hat redhatrelease2 key
          ovaloval:com.redhat.rhba:tst:20141376194
rhsa
idRHSA-2013:1620
released2013-11-20
severityLow
titleRHSA-2013:1620: xorg-x11-server security and bug fix update (Low)
rpms
  • xorg-x11-server-Xdmx-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-Xephyr-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-Xnest-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-Xorg-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-Xvfb-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-common-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-debuginfo-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-devel-0:1.13.0-23.el6
  • xorg-x11-server-source-0:1.13.0-23.el6