Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0 X Window improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0. This affects an unknown function of the component X Window. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0241. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component X Window. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was shared 11/01/1995. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0241. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/16/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (334), SecurityFocus (BID 80913†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56172†). The entry VDB-13713 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • SGI IRIX
  • Sun Solaris 2.5/2.5.1/2.6/7.0

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  • end of life (old version)

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/01/1995 🔍
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06/17/2014 +6803 days 🔍
01/26/2016 +588 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +3733 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0241 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0241
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13714
X-Force: 334
SecurityFocus: 80913 - X11r6 CVE-1999-0241 Remote Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 56172 - X Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability due to Guessable Magic Cookies, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 16:42
Updated: 04/16/2026 08:14
Changes: 06/17/2014 16:42 (52), 07/22/2018 10:08 (8), 04/03/2025 11:22 (18), 04/16/2026 08:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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