Race Condition Vulnerability in xterm by X Consortium
CVE-1999-0965

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

X.org

Status
Xterm
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 1997

What is CVE-1999-0965?

A race condition in the xterm software allows local users to exploit the logging option, leading to unauthorized modifications of arbitrary files. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker with local access to execute unintended file operations. It highlights the need for secure coding practices to prevent such race conditions, particularly in user interface applications.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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