Symlink Attack Vulnerability in Debian x11-common Package
CVE-2012-1093
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2012-1093?
The x11-common package of Debian versions prior to 1:7.6+12 is exposed to a symlink attack during package installation. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, possibly giving them unauthorized access to system resources. It is crucial for system administrators to update the x11-common package to mitigate this security risk.
Affected Version(s)
x11-common before 1:7.6+12