high7.2
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" comma…
Impact
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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | Versions 7.0, 7.1 |