CVE-2017-16611
Medium
Description
In libXfont before 1.5.4 and libXfont2 before 2.0.3, a local attacker can open (but not read) files on the system as root, triggering tape rewinds, watchdogs, or similar mechanisms that can be triggered by opening files.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Libxfont
PublishedDec 1, 2017
First seenDec 1, 2017
How to fix
Update
- x libxfont1.5.4, 2.0.3 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| x libxfont | 1.0.0 ≤ v < 1.5.4, 2.0.0 ≤ v < 2.0.3 | 1.5.4, 2.0.3 |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0, 9.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 14.04, 16.04, 17.04, 17.10 | — |
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