CVE-2000-1071 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

The iCal GUI installer disables X server access control, allowing remote attackers to monitor events and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-1071?

CVE-2000-1071 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netscape Iplanet Ical.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-1071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79g6-x9gh-wwqv.