CVE-2009-2697
First published: Fri May 11 2007(Updated: )
Description of problem: gdm used to be built with tcp_wrappers on previous RHEL releases, although the BuildRequires was missing there as well. The tcp_wrappers package just happened to appear in the buildroot. I believe it's nice to be able to limit XDMCP connections using hosts.{allow,deny}. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): gdm-2.16.0-30.el5 Additional info: If you're going to fix this, don't forget that <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - CVE-2007-5079 gdm with xdmcp ignoring tcp_wrappers on x86_64" href="show_bug.cgi?id=181302">bug 181302</a> applies here as well.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME libraries | <=2.16 | |
| GNOME libraries | =0.7 | |
| GNOME libraries | =1.0 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.0 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.2 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.3 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.4 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.5 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.6 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.8 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.13 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.14 | |
| GNOME libraries | =2.15 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36219
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1364.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36553
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=239818
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9586
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=181302
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1364.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2697?
CVE-2009-2697 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of GNOME Display Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2697?
To fix CVE-2009-2697, update to a patched version of the GNOME Display Manager that properly implements tcp_wrappers.
What versions of GNOME Display Manager are affected by CVE-2009-2697?
CVE-2009-2697 affects GNOME Display Manager versions up to 2.16 and specific older versions such as 0.7 to 2.15.
Is CVE-2009-2697 present in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5?
CVE-2009-2697 is not present in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, as it is marked as not vulnerable.
What is the main issue highlighted in CVE-2009-2697?
The main issue in CVE-2009-2697 is the lack of tcp_wrappers support in certain builds of the GNOME Display Manager, which could allow XDMCP connections from unauthorized hosts.
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