The default configuration of kdm in Caldera and Mandrake Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows XDMCP connections from any host, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass additional access restrictions.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Openlinux | Caldera | 2.2 (including) | 2.2 (including) |
| Openlinux | Caldera | 2.3 (including) | 2.3 (including) |
References
- ftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-1999-021.0.txt
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:025
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1446
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4856
- ftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-1999-021.0.txt
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:025
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1446
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4856