CVE-2000-1059 json
The default configuration of the Xsession file in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and 7.0 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhos…
published 2000-12-11 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-1046
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 35%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/1735 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/1735
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
-
linux-mandrake.com
/en/security/MDKSA-2000-052.php3
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/136495
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/5305
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-1059
- NVD CVE-2000-1059
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