CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0390

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.5 through 5.0.7 only support Xauthority style access control when logging in using scologin. This allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to an X session via other X login methods.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to the X session, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive data or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to X sessions to trusted login methods and to update the system to a newer version that improves access control.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 through 5.0.7 only supports Xauthority style access control when users log in using scologin, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to an X session via other X login methods.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS