Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of the pam_xauth module forwards MIT-Magic-Cookies to new X sessions, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by stealing the cookies from a temporary .xauth file, which is created with the original user's credentials after root uses su.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | 7.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000693
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104431622818954&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55760
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11254.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/911505Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:017
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-028.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-035.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6753
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000693
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104431622818954&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55760
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11254.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/911505Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:017
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1160?
CVE-2002-1160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The default configuration of the pam_xauth module forwards MIT-Magic-Cookies to new X sessions, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by stealing the cookies from a temporary .xauth fi...
How severe is CVE-2002-1160?
CVE-2002-1160 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.