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CVE-1999-0965: Race Condition

First published: Fri Sep 19 1997(Updated: )

Race condition in xterm allows local users to modify arbitrary files via the logging option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xterm
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void<5.0
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-01
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-02
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-03
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-04
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-05
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-06
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-07
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-08
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-09
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-10
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-11
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-12
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-13
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-14
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-15
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-16
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-17
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-18
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-19
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-20
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-21
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-22
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-23
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-24
Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void=5.0-fix-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0965?

    CVE-1999-0965 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to modify arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0965?

    To fix CVE-1999-0965, it is recommended to update the xterm package to a version that has addressed this race condition.

  • What software is affected by CVE-1999-0965?

    CVE-1999-0965 affects X.Org's xterm and X11 versions up to and including 5.0.

  • Can CVE-1999-0965 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-1999-0965 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to the system.

  • What is the impact of CVE-1999-0965?

    The impact of CVE-1999-0965 is that it can allow local users to gain unauthorized access to modify files, leading to potential data loss or corruption.

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