Vulnerability Description
SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simone Rota | Slim Simple Login Manager | 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=529306Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/54583
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35132Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38070Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/18/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35015
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50611
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2010-January/msg00000.ht
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2010-January/msg00009.ht
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=529306Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/54583
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35132Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38070Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/18/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35015
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1756?
CVE-2009-1756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1756?
CVE-2009-1756 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager.