Vulnerability Description
XDM in XFree86 opens a chooserFd TCP socket even when DisplayManager.requestPort is 0, which could allow remote attackers to connect to the port, in violation of the intended restrictions.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X11R6 | 6.7.0 |
| Xfree86 Project | Xdm | cvs |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
References
- http://bugs.xfree86.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1376
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12019
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010306
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-001.shtml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-05.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:073PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata.html#xdm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-478.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10423PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=124900
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16264
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.xfree86.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1376
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12019
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010306
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0419?
CVE-2004-0419 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). XDM in XFree86 opens a chooserFd TCP socket even when DisplayManager.requestPort is 0, which could allow remote attackers to connect to the port, in violation of the intended restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2004-0419?
CVE-2004-0419 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0419?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X11R6, Xfree86 Project Xdm, Gentoo Linux.