Vulnerability Description
xdm, with the authComplain variable set to false, allows arbitrary attackers to connect to the X server if the xdm auth directory does not exist.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfree86 Project | X11R6 | All versions |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000533
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55602
- http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/mirrors/NetBSD/NetBSD-current/xsrc/xfree/xc/programs/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11389.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-064.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-065.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000533
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/55602
- http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/mirrors/NetBSD/NetBSD-current/xsrc/xfree/xc/programs/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11389.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-064.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-065.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1510?
CVE-2002-1510 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). xdm, with the authComplain variable set to false, allows arbitrary attackers to connect to the X server if the xdm auth directory does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2002-1510?
CVE-2002-1510 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-2002-1510?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfree86 Project X11R6.