CVE-2000-1071 json
The GUI installation for iCal 2.1 Patch 2 disables access control for the X server using an "xhost +" command, which allows remote attacker…
published 2000-12-11 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-1057
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.0%
- EPSS 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The GUI installation for iCal 2.1 Patch 2 disables access control for the X server using an "xhost +" command, which allows remote attackers to monitor X Windows events and gain privileges.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- atstake.com http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txt referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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atstake.com
/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txt
vendor-advisory, exploit, patch
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/5752
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/1767
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/7213
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-1071
- NVD CVE-2000-1071
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