CVE-2013-7273
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2013-7273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 3.4.1 and earlier, when disable-user-list is set to true, allows local users to cause a denial of service (unable to login) by pressing the cancel button after entering a user name.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 3.4.1 and earlier, when disable-user-list is set to true, allows local users to cause a denial of service (unable to login) by pressing the cancel button after entering a user name.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | <= 3.4.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.0.0 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.0.2 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.0.3 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.0.4 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.1.2 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.1.90 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.1.91 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.1.92 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.2.0 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.2.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.2.1.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.3.92 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.3.92.1 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.4.0 |
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.4.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-7273?
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 3.4.1 and earlier, when disable-user-list is set to true, allows local users to cause a denial of service (unable to login) by pressing the cancel button after entering a user name.
How severe is CVE-2013-7273?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7273?
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