First published: Mon Dec 11 2000(Updated: )
The GUI installation for iCal 2.1 Patch 2 disables access control for the X server using an "xhost +" command, which allows remote attackers to monitor X Windows events and gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Netscape Iplanet Ical | =2.1-patch2 |
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CVE-2000-1071 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to X Windows events.
To fix CVE-2000-1071, disable the 'xhost +' command and implement proper access control measures for the X server.
CVE-2000-1071 affects iPlanet iCal version 2.1 with Patch 2.
Not addressing CVE-2000-1071 allows remote attackers to monitor sensitive X Windows events and potentially gain higher privileges.
Yes, CVE-2000-1071 can be exploited remotely due to the improper disabling of X server access controls.