CVE-2000-1059

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

20 Nov 2024, 23:33

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3 - () http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735 - Patch, Vendor Advisory () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735 - Patch, Vendor Advisory
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305 - () 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


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Products Affected

mandrakesoft

  • mandrake_linux