What is the severity of CVE-2000-1060?

CVE-2000-1060 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to sniff X Windows traffic.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1060?

To fix CVE-2000-1060, modify the default xinitrc configuration to remove the 'xhost + localhost' command.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-1060?

CVE-2000-1060 affects users running XFCE 3.5.1 with the default configuration.

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2000-1060?

Exploiting CVE-2000-1060 allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic, potentially gaining access to sensitive information.

Is CVE-2000-1060 still a concern in modern systems?

While CVE-2000-1060 is an older vulnerability, it is still a concern for systems that operate the affected XFCE version without security updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-1060

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/12/2000

3/5/2018

CVE-2000-1060

First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )

The default configuration of XFCE 3.5.1 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command in the xinitrc program, which allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic and gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xfree86 Project Xfce	=3.5.1

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1736

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to sniff X Windows traffic.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1060?
To fix CVE-2000-1060, modify the default xinitrc configuration to remove the 'xhost + localhost' command.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 affects users running XFCE 3.5.1 with the default configuration.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2000-1060?
Exploiting CVE-2000-1060 allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic, potentially gaining access to sensitive information.
Is CVE-2000-1060 still a concern in modern systems?
While CVE-2000-1060 is an older vulnerability, it is still a concern for systems that operate the affected XFCE version without security updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to sniff X Windows traffic.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1060?
To fix CVE-2000-1060, modify the default xinitrc configuration to remove the 'xhost + localhost' command.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-1060?
CVE-2000-1060 affects users running XFCE 3.5.1 with the default configuration.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2000-1060?
Exploiting CVE-2000-1060 allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic, potentially gaining access to sensitive information.
Is CVE-2000-1060 still a concern in modern systems?
While CVE-2000-1060 is an older vulnerability, it is still a concern for systems that operate the affected XFCE version without security updates.