CVE-2006-2452

Name: CVE-2006-2452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-09T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME GDM 2.8, 2.12, 2.14, and 2.15, when the "face browser" feature is enabled, allows local users to access the "Configure Login Manager" functionality using their own password instead of the root password, which can be leveraged to gain additional privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNOME GDM 2.8, 2.12, 2.14, and 2.15, when the "face browser" feature is enabled, allows local users to access the "Configure Login Manager" functionality using their own password instead of the root password, which can be leveraged to gain additional privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Gdm	2.8
Gnome	Gdm	2.12
Gnome	Gdm	2.14
Gnome	Gdm	2.15

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2452?

How severe is CVE-2006-2452?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2452?

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Source: NVD / NIST