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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.2 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2000-12-11

Last modified

2024-08-08

Affected products

• Mandrake Linux (Mandrakesoft)

References

• http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305