Description
Xsession in Red Hat Linux 6.1 and earlier can allow local users with restricted accounts to bypass execution of the .xsession file by starting kde, gnome or anotherlevel from kdm.
Products
- Red Hat Linux
- Red Hat Linux
- Red Hat Linux 1.0
- Red Hat Linux 1.1
- Red Hat Linux 2.0.34
- Red Hat Linux 2.0
- Red Hat Linux 2.1
- Red Hat Linux 2.4.2
- Red Hat Linux 2.6.2
- Red Hat Linux 3.0.3
- Red Hat linux 3.0
- Red Hat Linux 4.0
- Red Hat Linux 4.1
- Red Hat Linux 4.2
- Red Hat Linux 5.0
- Red Hat Linux 5.1
- Red Hat Linux 5.2
- Red Hat Linux 6.0
- Red Hat Linux 6.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-1347, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-1347 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References