CVE-2011-4029

X.Org xserver <1.11.2 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm

Description

The LockServer function in os/utils.c in X.Org xserver before 1.11.2 allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files to 444, read those files, and possibly cause a denial of service (removed execution permission) via a symlink attack on a temporary lock file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18040

Scores

EPSS 0.0077
EPSS Percentile 73.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (2)
x.org/x_server 1.11.0
x.org/x_server < 1.11.1
Published Jul 03, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026