# CVE-2008-0162: misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-02-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1500
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29190
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29080
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-05.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29064
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27936

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