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CVE-2002-1160

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2002-1160 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of the pam_xauth module forwards MIT-Magic-Cookies to new X sessions, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by stealing the cookies from a temporary .xauth file, which is created with the original user's credentials after root uses su.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of the pam_xauth module forwards MIT-Magic-Cookies to new X sessions, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by stealing the cookies from a temporary .xauth file, which is created with the original user's credentials after root uses su.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLinux7.1
RedhatLinux7.2
RedhatLinux7.3
RedhatLinux8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1160?
The default configuration of the pam_xauth module forwards MIT-Magic-Cookies to new X sessions, which could allow local users to gain root privileges by stealing the cookies from a temporary .xauth file, which is created with the original user's credentials after root uses su.
How severe is CVE-2002-1160?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1160 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1160?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST