Linux systems vulnerable to privilege escalation and file overwrite exploit in X.Org server

An "incorrect command-line parameter validation" vulnerability in X.Org server makes it possible to escalate privileges as well as overwrite files. The problem affects Linux and BSD distributions using the open source X Window System implementation. The vulnerability has been present for a couple of years, but has been brought to light by security researcher Narendra Shinde. Unpatched system can be exploited by non-root users if X server is running with elevated privileges. See also: Linux-friendly company System76 shares more open source Thelio computer details System76 releases Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS 18.10 Linux distribution Linus Torvalds is back in charge as Linux kernel… [Continue Reading]