CVE-2004-0419
First published: Thu Jun 03 2004(Updated: )
XDM in XFree86 opens a chooserFd TCP socket even when DisplayManager.requestPort is 0, which could allow remote attackers to connect to the port, in violation of the intended restrictions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.org X.org | =6.7.0 | |
| XFree86 | =cvs | |
| Gentoo Linux | =1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10423
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:073
- http://bugs.xfree86.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1376
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=124900
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata.html#xdm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-478.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-001.shtml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16264
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10161
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0419?
CVE-2004-0419 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the unauthorized remote access it allows.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0419?
To fix CVE-2004-0419, ensure that DisplayManager.requestPort is correctly set to 0 or apply vendor patches that resolve this issue.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0419?
The impact of CVE-2004-0419 includes potential unauthorized remote connections to the XDM service, leading to possible exploitation.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0419?
CVE-2004-0419 affects XFree86 version 6.7.0, XDM from the CVS repository, and Gentoo Linux version 1.4.
Who can exploit CVE-2004-0419?
CVE-2004-0419 can be exploited by remote attackers who can connect to the open chooserFd TCP socket.
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