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CVE-2010-2387

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

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CVE-2010-2387 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.0
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.1
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.2
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.3
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.4
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.5
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.6
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.7
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.8
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.9
GnomeGnome Display Manager2.20.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2387?
vicious-extensions/ve-misc.c in GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.20.x before 2.20.11, when GDM debug is enabled, logs the user password when it contains invalid UTF8 encoded characters, which might allow local users to gain privileges by reading the information from syslog logs.
How severe is CVE-2010-2387?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2387 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2387?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST