Corel Linux 1.0 setxconf .xserverrc -T privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Corel Linux 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file .xserverrc of the component setxconf. Performing a manipulation of the argument -T results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0195. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Corel Linux 1.0. This affects an unknown functionality of the file .xserverrc of the component setxconf. The manipulation of the argument -T with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

setxconf in Corel Linux allows local users to gain root access via the -T parameter, which executes the user's .xserverrc file.

The weakness was published 02/24/2000 by suid (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0195. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19765) and SecurityFocus (BID 1008†). Similar entry is available at VDB-15344. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/24/2000 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5233 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: This vulnerability was posted to the Bugtraq mailing list by [email protected] on February 24, 2000. (suid)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0195 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0195
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15345
SecurityFocus: 1008 - Corel Linux setxconf Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/23/2014 17:50
Updated: 04/20/2026 21:17
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:50 (53), 05/23/2018 11:00 (1), 10/08/2020 10:01 (1), 11/17/2024 16:53 (27), 04/20/2026 21:17 (1)
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