CVE-1999-0241

Xfree86 Project X11r6 — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.0253
  • Published: 1995-11-01T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Xfree86 Project
  • Products: X11r6
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0241 — Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: X11r6 from Xfree86 Project is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Xfree86 Project X11r6

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