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.
Product(s):
- FreeNX 0.2.0
- FreeNX 0.2.1
- FreeNX 0.2.2
- FreeNX 0.2.3
- FreeNX 0.2.4
- FreeNX 0.2.5
- FreeNX 0.2.6
- FreeNX 0.2.7
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0579, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0579 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.