CVE-2017-12164
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12164 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome Display Manager | 3.24.1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12164Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdm/commit/ff98b28Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12164Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdm/commit/ff98b28Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12164?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-12164?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12164 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12164?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-12164?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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