CVE-1999-0241
published 1995-11-01CVE-1999-0241: Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.
PriorityP336critical10CVSS 2.0
AVNACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
4.22%
89.8th percentile
Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sun | solaris | — | — |
| sun | solaris | — | — |
| sun | solaris | — | — |
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VulDB
Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0 X Window improper authentication (XFDB-334 / SBV-56172)
vuldb·2026-04-16·CVSS 10.0
CVE-1999-0241 [CRITICAL] Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0 X Window improper authentication (XFDB-334 / SBV-56172)
A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component X Window. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication.
This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0241. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
GHSA
GHSA-hfc5-q2rr-c8v7: Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0241 [HIGH] GHSA-hfc5-q2rr-c8v7: Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e
Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.
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No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1995-11-01
Published