CVE-2000-1071

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	n/a	n/a

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7213
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1767
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5752
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7213
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1767
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5752

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2000
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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