Description (CNA)
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.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| n/a / n/a | affected n/a |
CWE
No CWE identifiers supplied.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
ADP enrichment
No English description supplied.