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 Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandrake_linux | Mandrakesoft | 7.0 (including) | 7.0 (including) |
| Mandrake_linux | Mandrakesoft | 7.1 (including) | 7.1 (including) |
References
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1735
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5305