CVE-1999-1347
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 7, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-1347 is a vulnerability affecting Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier versions. It allows local users with restricted accounts to bypass the execution of the .xsession file, which is used to initialize the X Window System session. Instead, they can start graphical environments like KDE or GNOME directly from the KDM (K Display Manager), potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources. This vulnerability may pose a security risk if unpatched, enabling unintended user actions.
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Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Affected Vendors
- Red Hat