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CVE-2020-16125

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Published: Nov 10, 2020Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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6.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 0.9 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

gdm3 versions before 3.36.2 or 3.38.2 would start gnome-initial-setup if gdm3 can't contact the accountservice service via dbus in a timely manner; on Ubuntu (and potentially derivatives) this could be be chained with an additional issue that could allow a local user to create a new privileged account.

Affected (2)

Gnome
1 product
Gnome Display Manager
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Gnome
Gnome Display Manager
Before 3.36.2
Gnome Display Manager
From 3.38.0 to 3.38.2

Related CWEs

CWE-754
Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product.

References (6)

Source: security@ubuntu.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@ubuntu.com
ExploitVendor Advisory
Source: security@ubuntu.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory

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