CVE-2017-12164
First published: Thu Jul 26 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was discovered in gdm 3.24.1 where gdm greeter was no longer setting the ran_once boolean during autologin. If autologin was enabled for a victim, an attacker could simply select 'login as another user' to unlock their screen.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome Gnome Display Manager | =3.24.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12164?
CVE-2017-12164 is a vulnerability in gdm 3.24.1 that allows an attacker to unlock the screen of a victim's system if autologin is enabled.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12164?
CVE-2017-12164 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 6.4.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12164?
Gnome Display Manager version 3.24.1 is affected by CVE-2017-12164.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-12164?
To exploit CVE-2017-12164, an attacker can simply select 'login as another user' on a system with autologin enabled.
Is there a fix for CVE-2017-12164?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2017-12164 can be found in the GitLab commit: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdm/commit/ff98b28
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