Vulnerability Description
The Xinput module (modules/im/ximcp/imLcIm.c) in X.Org libX11 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 opens a file for reading twice using the same file descriptor, which causes a file descriptor leak that allows local users to read files specified by the XCOMPOSEFILE environment variable via the duplicate file descriptor.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | Libx11 | 1.0.2 |
References
- http://gitweb.freedesktop.org/?p=xorg/lib/libX11.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=686bb8b35acf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22642Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22749
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:199
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20845
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4289
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8699Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29956
- http://gitweb.freedesktop.org/?p=xorg/lib/libX11.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=686bb8b35acf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22642Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22749
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:199
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20845
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4289
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8699Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5397?
CVE-2006-5397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Xinput module (modules/im/ximcp/imLcIm.c) in X.Org libX11 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 opens a file for reading twice using the same file descriptor, which causes a file descriptor leak that allows local users...
How severe is CVE-2006-5397?
CVE-2006-5397 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org Libx11.