CVE-2000-1059

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495	mailing list
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1059?: CVE-2000-1059 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1059?: To fix CVE-2000-1059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-1059 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1059 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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