GEN:SID | 1:1226 |
Message | X11 xopen |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt to launch an X windows application on an X windows server is made.
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Impact | Possible theft of data and control of the targeted machine leading to a compromise of all resources the machine is connected to.
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Detailed Information | Implementations of the X windows system from the X consortium may use weak authentication methods when allowing remote machines to connect to a host running X windows.
XDM is used to allow remote users access to the remote X window server. When configured incorrectly, this may allow an unathorised user to connect to the display.
This event is generated when a user outside the protected network opens an X windows application on the remote X server.
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Attack Scenarios | The remote attacker may scan the host for listening X window servers, then connect to the remote host using XDM. The attacker may then execute an X windows application on the remote host.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Disallow connections to X servers from hosts outside the protected network.
Apply the appropriate vendor patches.
Upgrade to the latest version of the software.
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Additional References | Whitehats arachNIDS http://www.whitehats.com/info/IDS396
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Rule References | arachnids: 395
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