Vulnerability Description
nxagent in FreeNX before 0.2.8 does not properly handle when the XAUTHORITY environment variable is not set, which allows local users to access the X server without X authentication.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.0 |
References
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/freenx-knx/2005-February/000734.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxcompatible.org/story42495.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/freenx-knx/2005-February/000734.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxcompatible.org/story42495.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0579?
CVE-2005-0579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). nxagent in FreeNX before 0.2.8 does not properly handle when the XAUTHORITY environment variable is not set, which allows local users to access the X server without X authentication.
How severe is CVE-2005-0579?
CVE-2005-0579 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freenx Freenx.