CVE-2000-0195

Corel Linux - Privilege Escalation via setxconf -T Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0195. PoCs published by suid.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the setxconf utility in Corel Linux 1.0, where the -T option runs xinit with elevated privileges. By manipulating the ~/.xserverrc file, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands as root.

Description

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

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by suid · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19765

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the setxconf utility in Corel Linux 1.0, where the -T option runs xinit with elevated privileges. By manipulating the ~/.xserverrc file, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands as root.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Corel Linux 1.0 setxconf utility
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to a user account on Corel Linux 1.0 · Ability to write to ~/.xserverrc
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1008
Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-02/0323.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0154
EPSS Percentile 71.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
corel/linux 1.0
Published Feb 24, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026