CVE-2000-1059

N/A Unknown
Published: December 11, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
14th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

mandrakesoft