CVE-2000-1071

Public Exploit

Description

The GUI installation for iCal 2.1 Patch 2 disables access control for the X server using an "xhost +" command, which allows remote attackers to monitor X Windows events and gain privileges.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.15% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory atstake.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5752	vdb entry
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txt	exploit patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1767	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/7213	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1071?: CVE-2000-1071 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1071?: To fix CVE-2000-1071, 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-2000-1071 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-1071 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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