Summary
The remote host is missing updates announced in
advisory GLSA 200402-02.
Solution
All users are recommended to upgrade their XFree86 installation:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv x11-base/xfree
# emerge x11-base/xfree
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Insight
Exploitation of a buffer overflow in the XFree86 Project Inc.'s XFree86 X Window System allows local attackers to gain root privileges.
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2004-0083 -
CVSS Base Score: 10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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