CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1059

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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, allowing local users to sniff X Windows events and gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users can access sensitive information and escalate their privileges, posing a serious security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the Xsession configuration to avoid using the 'xhost + localhost' command and implement appropriate access control mechanisms.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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