CVE-2005-0579
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nxagent in FreeNX before 0.2.8 does not properly handle when the XAUTHORITY environment variable is not set, which allows local users to access the X server without X authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nxagent in FreeNX before 0.2.8 does not properly handle when the XAUTHORITY environment variable is not set, which allows local users to access the X server without X authentication.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.0 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.1 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.2 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.3 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.4 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.5 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.6 |
| Freenx | Freenx | 0.2.7 |
References
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/freenx-knx/2005-February/000734.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxcompatible.org/story42495.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://mail.kde.org/pipermail/freenx-knx/2005-February/000734.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxcompatible.org/story42495.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0579?
nxagent in FreeNX before 0.2.8 does not properly handle when the XAUTHORITY environment variable is not set, which allows local users to access the X server without X authentication.
How severe is CVE-2005-0579?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0579?
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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