CWE Code: 863
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Incorrect Authorization
Summary: a flaw was found in xorg-x11-server before 1.20.3. an incorrect permission check for -modulepath and -logfile options when starting xorg. x server allows unprivileged users with the ability to log in to the system via physical console to escalate their privileges and run arbitrary code under root privileges.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-10-25
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-22