CVE-2013-7374
First published: Thu May 01 2014(Updated: )
The Ubuntu Date and Time Indicator (aka indicator-datetime) 13.10.0+13.10.x before 13.10.0+13.10.20131023.2-0ubuntu1.1 does not properly restrict access to Evolution, which allows local users to bypass the greeter screen restrictions by clicking the date.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =13.10 | |
| =13.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~indicator-applet-developers/indicator-datetime/trunk.13.10/revision/282
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/29/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/30/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2186-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/indicator-datetime/%2Bbug/1246812
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7374?
CVE-2013-7374 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7374?
To fix CVE-2013-7374, upgrade to the patched version 13.10.0+13.10.20131023.2-0ubuntu1.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-7374?
CVE-2013-7374 affects users of Ubuntu Linux version 13.10.
What does CVE-2013-7374 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-7374 allows local users to bypass the greeter screen restrictions by clicking on the date in the Date and Time Indicator.
When was CVE-2013-7374 reported?
CVE-2013-7374 was reported in April 2014, but it affects older versions of Ubuntu from October 2013.
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