CVE-1999-0241: Guessable magic cookies in X Windows allows remote attackers to execute commands, e.g. through xterm.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:36.735Z

Summary

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

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:36.735Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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