CVE-2004-0390 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass X session access controls in SCO OpenServer by using non-scologin login methods, gaining unauthorized access.

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-2004-0390?

CVE-2004-0390 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Sco Openserver, published on 14 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 through 5.0.7 only supports Xauthority style access control when users log in using scologin, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to an X session via other X login methods.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0390?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sco Openserver.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0390?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0390 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2004-0390 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0390 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Sco Openserver vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w27r-2xr6-37p7.

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