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.
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2000-1057 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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-08T05:45:36.424Z

Reserved: 2000-11-29T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2000-1071

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2000-12-11T05:00:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Link: CVE-2000-1071

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