This Metasploit module attempts to gain root privileges with SUID Xorg X11 server versions 1.19.0 up to 1.20.3. A permission check flaw exists for -modulepath and -logfile options when starting Xorg. This allows unprivileged users that can start the server the ability to elevate privileges and run arbitrary code under root privileges. This Metasploit module has been tested with OpenBSD 6.3, 6.4, and CentOS 7 (1708). CentOS default install will require console auth for the users session. Cron launches the payload so if Selinux is enforcing exploitation may still be possible, but the module will bail. Xorg must have SUID permissions and may not start if running. On exploitation a crontab.old backup file will be created by Xorg. This Metasploit module will remove the .old file and restore crontab after successful exploitation. Failed exploitation may result in a corrupted crontab. On successful exploitation artifacts will be created consistent with starting Xorg and running a cron.
3bc1656931b4d8bbac2d3b28656c2582Faraday is a tool that introduces a new concept called IPE, or Integrated Penetration-Test Environment. It is a multiuser penetration test IDE designed for distribution, indexation and analysis of the generated data during the process of a security audit. The main purpose of Faraday is to re-use the available tools in the community to take advantage of them in a multiuser way.
b66cc1e577c12f52ce78578a54104673Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201811-14 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Exiv2, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition. Versions less than 0.26_p20180811-r3 are affected.
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