Vulnerability Details 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.0
EPSS Ranking 14.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v2 Score 7.2
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
- 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
Products affected by CVE-2000-1059
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cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0
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cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1