CVE-2018-14345
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CVE-2018-14345 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in SDDM through 0.17.0. If configured with ReuseSession=true, the password is not checked for users with an already existing session. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in SDDM through 0.17.0. If configured with ReuseSession=true, the password is not checked for users with an already existing session. Any user with access to the system D-Bus can therefore unlock any graphical session. This is related to daemon/Display.cpp and helper/backend/PamBackend.cpp.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sddm Project | Sddm | <= 0.17.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101450Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sddm/sddm/commit/147cec383892d143b5e02daa70f1e7def50f5d98Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101450Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sddm/sddm/commit/147cec383892d143b5e02daa70f1e7def50f5d98Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14345?
An issue was discovered in SDDM through 0.17.0. If configured with ReuseSession=true, the password is not checked for users with an already existing session. Any user with access to the system D-Bus can therefore unlock any graphical session. This is related to daemon/Display.cpp and helper/backend/PamBackend.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2018-14345?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14345 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14345?
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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