HIGH · 10.0

CVE-1999-0241

Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.

Vulnerability Description

Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Xfree86 ProjectX11R6All versions
SgiIrixAll versions
SunSolaris2.5
SunSunos-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0241?

CVE-1999-0241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.

How severe is CVE-1999-0241?

CVE-1999-0241 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0241?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfree86 Project X11R6, Sgi Irix, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.