J-Security Center

Title: Turbo Linux xhost Vulnerability

Severity: HIGH

Description:

The default xinitrc and .xinitrc files on TurboLinux 1.0 and 1.2
system allows unstricted access to the X server. From the
TurboLinux 1.2 /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc file:

#START_STARTUP_APPS
xhost +
#END_STARTUP_APPS

Affected Products:

  • Pacific HiTech TurboLinux 1.0.0
  • Pacific HiTech TurboLinux 1.2.0

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