The default configuration of the Xsession file in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and 7.0 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command, which allows local users to sniff X Windows events and gain privileges.
References
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
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References | () http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3 - | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495 - | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305 - |
Information
Published : 2000-12-11 05:00
Updated : 2025-04-03 01:03
NVD link : CVE-2000-1059
Mitre link : CVE-2000-1059
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2000-1059
JSON object : View
Products Affected
mandrakesoft
- mandrake_linux
CWE