CVE-2000-1059 | BDVDB-2026-2000 Detail

Description#

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

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

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12001-01-22Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-08Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.